The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 37,600

€ 23,100

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 17 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.3
82.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
165.9
182.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.84 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
XW5
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2226 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 4
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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