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Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and 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 Hyundai ELANTRA and the Toyota Prius.

In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $19,455 to $26,949 while a used 2026 Toyota Prius is priced between $30,339 to $37,878. For a new model, the Hyundai ELANTRA's price is between $22,559 and $28,651, with the Toyota Prius priced between $30,099 and $40,114.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

22559 - 28651

Starting MSRP:

22025

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30099 - 40114

Starting MSRP:

28550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

29338

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24575 - 33775

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22661

Price Range:

19455 - 26949

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

34477

Price Range:

30339 - 37878

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477 - 34477

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

9115

Depreciation %:

0.41384261

Resale Value $:

12910

Residual Value %:

0.58615739

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

10396

Depreciation %:

0.36412662

Resale Value $:

18154

Residual Value %:

0.63587338

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.35835614

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.33801262 - 0.43740554

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.8 / 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 Hyundai ELANTRA

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.09

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

13.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.4 - 15.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.429



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4832701543182303

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

5 / 37

Best Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 6

Safest Small Cars

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 22

Most Affordable Small Cars

7 / 22

Best Small Cars

12 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

14 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

15 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 37

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 15

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

21 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL Convenience, SEL Sport

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

LE, Limited, Nightshade, XLE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 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):

4.81 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

194 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.063 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

113.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.8 inches

Cargo Space:

23.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

115 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2725 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3097 lbs

Width:

70.2 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

181.1 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue Pearl

Gray

Amazon Gray Pearl / Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Fluid Metal Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

White

Serenity White Pearl

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Silver

Cutting Edge

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Gradient Black

Gray

Light Gray

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