2020 Toyota Prius vs. 2021 Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota Prius and 2021 Toyota Prius 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 2020 Toyota Prius and the 2021 Toyota Prius.

When we compare the 2020 Toyota Prius's and the 2021 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota Prius and 2021 Toyota Prius have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota Prius's and the 2021 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Prius is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Prius.

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Prius ranges from $15,014 to $27,176 while a used 2021 Toyota Prius is priced between $16,495 to $27,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota Prius and the 2021 Toyota Prius 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 11 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 2020 Toyota Prius and the 2021 Toyota Prius makes 121 horsepower. Both the Prius and the Prius are rated to deliver an average of 56 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 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:

24325

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24659

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22930 - 27900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

24525

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24732

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

23130 - 28220

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

21579

Price Range:

15014 - 27176

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

20011

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

17024 - 23131

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

72

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

70380

# Good or Great Deals:

35

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22439

Price Range:

16495 - 27998

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

20765

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

17512 - 24101

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

96

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

72682

# Good or Great Deals:

30

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 2020 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.35639969351914

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 13.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.4215097158372234

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 7.8

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 14

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

2 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 22

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 22

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 11

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 22

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 22

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 14

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

2 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 22

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 11

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 22

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 11

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

8 / 22

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 22

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2020 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

2021 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

2020 Edition, L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

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):

0.040 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 / AWD

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


58 / 53 / 56

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 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 / AWD

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


58 / 53 / 56

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 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:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 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

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Super White / Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

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