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2023 Audi S5 vs 2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 78.4 to 74.6, on fuel & range. The Audi S5 is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips.

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2023 Audi S5

The 2023 Audi S5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the S5 Coupe, is EPA-rated at 24 mp…

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid midsize hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius Pri…

Verdict · default weights

2023 Toyota Prius Prime

Slight edge

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 78.4 to 74.6, on fuel & range. The Audi S5 is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips.

Fuel & range2023 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 60
Performance2023 Audi S5 leads by 57
Safety2023 Audi S5 leads by 7.9
Category · weight2023 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 78.42023 Audi S5overall 74.6
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310040
Safetyw 48087.9
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 243100
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall78.474.6

Toyota Prius Prime: model-level data · Audi S5: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and the answer flips.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Prius Prime

Safety Signal80 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls4
Owner complaints5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Power Train (2), Exterior Lighting (1)

Top recalls

  • highLatches/Locks/Linkages24V274000 · 55,690 vehicles
  • moderateLatches/Locks/Linkages26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
  • minorEquipment24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles

Audi S5

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls1
Owner complaints3 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutFuel/Propulsion System (1), Air Bags (1), Tires (1)

Top recalls

  • highAir Bags24V251000 · 91 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota Prius PrimeAudi S5
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsPHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedPrius Prime SES5 Coupe
Combined mpg / MPGe5224
EPA annual fuel cost$1,200$3,250
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Audi S5?

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 78.4 to 74.6, on fuel & range. The Audi S5 is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime scores 78.4 and the 2023 Audi S5 74.6. 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 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Audi S5?

2023 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 4 recalls. 2023 Audi S5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.