2026 Audi S5 vs 2026 Toyota Prius
Too close to call: Audi S5 78.4 vs Toyota Prius 77.9 with these weights. The Toyota Prius is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
2026 Audi S5
The 2026 Audi S5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback. The most efficient version, the S5 Sport Sedan, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no…
2026 Toyota Prius
The 2026 Toyota Prius is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius, is EPA-rated at …
2026 Audi S5
Toss-upToo close to call: Audi S5 78.4 vs Toyota Prius 77.9 with these weights. The Toyota Prius is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Priusoverall 77.9 | 2026 Audi S5overall 78.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 35.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 78.6 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 43.4 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 77.9 | 78.4 |
Toyota Prius: model-level data · Audi S5: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius
Top recalls
- moderateLatches/Locks/Linkages26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
Audi S5
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius | Audi S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius | S5 Sport Sedan |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 57 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,100 | $3,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Prius or the 2026 Audi S5?
Too close to call: Audi S5 78.4 vs Toyota Prius 77.9 with these weights. The Toyota Prius is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Audi S5 scores 78.4 and the 2026 Toyota Prius 77.9. 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 2026 Toyota Prius or the 2026 Audi S5?
2026 Toyota Prius: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Audi S5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.