2025 Audi A5 Sportback vs. 2025 Toyota Prius Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback

2025 Audi
A5 Sportback

MSRP*: $46,300 to $48,400
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Prius

2025 Toyota
Prius

MSRP*: $28,350 to $36,765
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG 49 - 57 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 50 - 56 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 194-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 261 hp 194 - 196 hp
Exterior Length 187.2 in 181.1 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 70.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 35.1 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 37.7 - 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 36.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi A5 Sportback as you will with the Toyota Prius, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Audi A5 Sportback will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Prius, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi A5 Sportback is much wider than the Toyota Prius, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi A5 Sportback, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Prius.

Handling
The Audi A5 Sportback has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Prius, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Audi A5 Sportback and the Toyota Prius.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Audi A5 Sportback does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Toyota Prius.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Audi A5 Sportback and the Toyota Prius.