2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron vs. 2018 Toyota Prius Prime

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What is the main difference between A3 Sportback e-tron and Prius Prime?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has a more powerful engine and gets 18 mpg less than the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Prius Prime, which is $12,200 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron. In addition, the A3 Sportback e-tron has a slightly smaller body than the Prius Prime. And then, you'll seat one more passenger in the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron than in the Toyota Prius Prime. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,500
$27,300
Engine
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Turbo + Electric Motor
1.8 L/110 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
204 hp
121 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
81 MPGe
145 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
86 MPGe
121 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
83 MPGe
133 MPGe
Width
Width
77.4 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.3 in
69.3 in
Length
Length
169.7 in
182.9 in
Height
Height
56.1 in
57.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
82.8 ft2
88 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
43.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
54.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
33.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.9 in
53 in

Costs

2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

2018 Toyota Prius Prime

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$1,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$289 (2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium)
$299 (2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plus (Natl))
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,353
$14,813
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