Toyota Prius v vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Prius v: 6 comparisons against 6 rivals across the 2016–2017 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
6 rivals · verdicts at default weightsAudi A7Prius v leads 1–0
Audi S7Prius v leads 1–0
MINI ClubmanPrius v leads 1–0
Scion iMtoss-up
Volvo V90Prius v leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Prius v wins and loses
6 scored head-to-headsThe Prius v leads on fuel & range in 5 of 6, safety in 4 of 6; it trails on performance in 5 of 5. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Prius v scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Prius v leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 5 of 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety | 4 of 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 5 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions about the Toyota Prius v head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Toyota Prius v or the Audi A7?
The Toyota Prius v edges it, 80.8 to 75.6, on fuel & range, safety. The Audi A7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.7 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2016 Toyota Prius v vs 2016 Audi A7). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius v or the Audi S7?
The Toyota Prius v edges it, 79.2 to 76, on fuel & range, safety. The Audi S7 is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2016 Toyota Prius v vs 2016 Audi S7). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius v or the MINI Clubman?
The Toyota Prius v wins clearly, 91 to 82.5, on fuel & range, safety. The MINI Clubman is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2016 Toyota Prius v vs 2016 MINI Clubman). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius v or the Scion iM?
Too close to call: Scion iM 89.1 vs Toyota Prius v 87.9 with these weights. The Toyota Prius v is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.5 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2016 Scion iM is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2016 Toyota Prius v vs 2016 Scion iM). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius v or the Volkswagen Golf / GTI?
Too close to call: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 68 vs Toyota Prius v 67.9 with these weights. The Toyota Prius v is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2016 Toyota Prius v vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Toyota Prius v win and lose against its rivals?
The Prius v leads on fuel & range in 5 of 6, safety in 4 of 6; it trails on performance in 5 of 5. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.