Audi A3 vs Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius V is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 32 MPG for the Audi A3. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Audi A3 | Toyota Prius V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 25 | 168 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 0 and 0 | 12 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 31,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 32 MPG | 41 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 37 | 43 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,000 | $1,650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 25 complaints for the Audi A3 and 168 for the Toyota Prius V. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Audi A3, 2 for the Toyota Prius V.