The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 28,800

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 13.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.3
82.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
182.9
103.8
169.8
182.9 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.82 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
XW5
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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