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2018 Toyota Prius Two vs. Three

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Toyota Prius Two and 2018 Toyota Prius Three contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Toyota Prius Two and the 2018 Toyota Prius Three.

When we compare the 2018 Toyota Prius Two's and the 2018 Toyota Prius Three's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Prius Two has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Toyota Prius Two and 2018 Toyota Prius Three have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Toyota Prius Two's and the 2018 Toyota Prius Three's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Prius Two is a better car than the 2018 Toyota Prius Three.

Pricing: A used 2018 Toyota Prius Two ranges from $11,985 to $22,503 while a used 2018 Toyota Prius Three is priced between $12,595 to $23,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Toyota Prius Two and the 2018 Toyota Prius Three both lose 35.6 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius is 9.0 out of 10. Toyota Prius is ranked 1 out of 22 Best Hybrid Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 10 Best Hybrid Small Cars, the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 and the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius is 8.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Toyota Prius Two and the 2018 Toyota Prius Three makes 121 horsepower. Both the Two and the Three are rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

24685

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

26229

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22200 - 33220

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

26735

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

26229

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22200 - 33220

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

17566

Price Range:

11985 - 22503

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

16485

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

13459 - 20415

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

50

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

96983

# Good or Great Deals:

16

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

19069

Price Range:

12595 - 23995

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

16485

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

13459 - 20415

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

16

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

88664

# Good or Great Deals:

4

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota Prius Two

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6.2 - 8.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota Prius Three

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6.2 - 8.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9105331006849395

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.5 - 2.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9105331006849395

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.5 - 2.5

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 14

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 8

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 22

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 6

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 22

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

16 / 22

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 14

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 8

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 22

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 6

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 22

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

16 / 22

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Other Toyota Prius Trim Levels

Four, Four Touring, One, Three, Three Touring, Two Eco

Other Toyota Prius Trim Levels

Four, Four Touring, One, Three Touring, Two, Two Eco

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.039 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.040 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


54 / 50 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

610 / 565 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


54 / 50 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

610 / 565 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

24.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

117.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

24.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

117.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3075 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

178.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3050 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

178.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

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