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Audi A5 Avant vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Toyota Prius?

Audi A5 Avant vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Toyota Prius

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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Prius is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Avant with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Avant offers markedly more range – reaching up to 108 km, about 22 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 416 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Avant is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is somewhat lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Avant offers visibly more boot space – 361 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Audi A5 Avant
Toyota Prius

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Audi A5 Avant
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,306 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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