2016 Audi A7 vs 2016 Toyota Prius v
Too close to call: Toyota Prius v 80.8 vs Audi A7 79.3 with these weights. The Audi A7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips.
2016 Audi A7
The 2016 Audi A7 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel midsize hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the A7 quattro, is EPA-r…
2016 Toyota Prius v
The 2016 Toyota Prius v is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius v, is EPA-rated at 41 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…
2016 Toyota Prius v
Toss-upToo close to call: Toyota Prius v 80.8 vs Audi A7 79.3 with these weights. The Audi A7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2016 Toyota Prius voverall 80.8 | 2016 Audi A7overall 79.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 58.8 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.5 | 84.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 28.8 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 80.8 | 79.3 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Toyota Prius v and Audi A7
Toyota Prius v: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Audi A7: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2016 Toyota Prius v wins
- It costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,200).
- It is rated 41 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 79).
Where the 2016 Audi A7 answers
- It makes 333 hp against 96.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 16 filed with NHTSA).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius v
Top recalls
- high Hybrid Propulsion System 20V369000 · 266,638 vehicles
Audi A7
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 19V035000 · 74,881 vehicles
- high Air Bags 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles
- high Air Bags 17V293000 · 17,694 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius v | Audi A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius v | A7 quattro |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 Audi A7?
Too close to call: Toyota Prius v 80.8 vs Audi A7 79.3 with these weights. The Audi A7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v scores 80.8 and the 2016 Audi A7 79.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 Audi A7?
2016 Toyota Prius v: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2016 Audi A7: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2016 Toyota Prius v and the 2016 Audi A7?
Where the 2016 Toyota Prius v wins: it costs $1,550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,200), is rated 41 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 79). Where the 2016 Audi A7 answers: it makes 333 hp against 96 and has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 16 filed with NHTSA).