The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 37,600

€ 38,200

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 16.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
57.9
69.3
82.1
55.1
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
166.5
182.9 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
XW5
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
101 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2672 mi
Range
439 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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