2016 Audi S7 vs 2016 Toyota Prius v
The Toyota Prius v edges it, 79.2 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Audi S7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.3 and it flips.
2016 Audi S7
The 2016 Audi S7 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback. The most efficient version, the S7, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campa…
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
Slight edgeThe Toyota Prius v edges it, 79.2 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Audi S7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.3 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2016 Toyota Prius voverall 79.2 | 2016 Audi S7overall 76.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 45.3 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.5 | 88.8 | |||||||||
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 | 21.3 | 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 | 79.2 | 76.8 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Toyota Prius v and Audi S7
Toyota Prius v: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Audi S7: 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 2.3 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 $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,900).
- It is rated 41 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 85).
Where the 2016 Audi S7 answers
- It makes 450 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 S7
Top recalls
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 22V178000 · 26,093 vehicles
- high Air Bags 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius v | Audi S7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius v | S7 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $3,900 |
| 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 S7?
The Toyota Prius v edges it, 79.2 to 76.8, on fuel & range, safety. The Audi S7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v scores 79.2 and the 2016 Audi S7 76.8. 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 S7?
2016 Toyota Prius v: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2016 Audi S7: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 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 S7?
Where the 2016 Toyota Prius v wins: it costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,650 against $3,900), is rated 41 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 85). Where the 2016 Audi S7 answers: it makes 450 hp against 96 and has drawn fewer owner complaints (15 against 16 filed with NHTSA).