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Audi A5 Sportback vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Toyota Prius?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Prius is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 110 km, about 24 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers substantially 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 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

A5 Sportback

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 marginally lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more boot space – 445 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries markedly more – 530 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £39,400
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 Sportback
Toyota Prius

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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 Sportback
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 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
-
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
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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