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Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

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

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Prius ranges from $20,678 to $30,348 while a used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is priced between $17,694 to $25,927.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius loses 30.7 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius retains 9.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius is 9.2 out of 10 while the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 15 out of 25. Out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars, the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is ranked 5.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius is 8.9 out of 10. For the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid compact cars, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space. The Toyota Prius and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid are comparable in regards to rear head room.

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:

$25,075

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,749

Price Range:

$20,678 - $30,348

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

242

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

47,430

# Good or Great Deals:

74

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,717

Price Range:

$17,694 - $25,927

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

54

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

53,513

# Good or Great Deals:

18

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

6.9 / 10

Reliability:

5.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

25.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

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

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited, SE, SEL

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 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:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

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:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.040 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.046 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):


54 / 50 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

610 / 565 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


58 / 60 / 59

Range (city/hwy):

690 / 714 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

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

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

26.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

122.7 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:

2996 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

176 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 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 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

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

Super White / Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Amazon Gray

Green

Not available

Red

Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

Ceramic White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

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