The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 37,600

€ 22,300

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 14.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.9
69.3
82.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
168.7
182.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
XW5
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2672 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
19 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft