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Toyota Prius vs Audi Q3 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Audi Q3?

Toyota Prius vs Audi Q3: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

Audi Q3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q3 is barely cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi Q3 with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 33 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Q3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q3 offers moderately more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,635 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q3 offers considerably more boot space – 488 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q3 carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
39 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
505 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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