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Toyota Prius vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime

When we compare the Toyota Prius's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Toyota Prius.

Toyota Prius vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime Pricing

For a new model, the Toyota Prius's price is between $29,274 and $40,665, with the Toyota RAV4 Prime priced between $46,643 and $55,265.

Toyota Prius vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius loses 41.8 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 38 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 3.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Toyota Prius’s base engine makes 194 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Toyota RAV4 Prime, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

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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Toyota Prius
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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$29,274 - $40,665

Used Asking Price:

$29,113 - $42,090

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$46,643 - $55,265

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

38%

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 8

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 7

Hybrid Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 5

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 3

Hybrid Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 8

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

4 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 8

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

5 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Compact Cars

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

6 / 15

Best Hybrid Compact Cars for Tall People

6 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Compact Cars

6 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 6

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 8

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 13

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

3 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 27

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

3 / 15

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 13

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

4 / 27

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

4 / 15

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 27

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 15

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

5 / 15

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 13

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

7 / 30

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 30

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

9 / 15

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

9 / 13

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

12 / 12

Safest Hybrid SUVs

13 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 27

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 13

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 13

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 30

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

14 / 27

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

14 / 15

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

15 / 15

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

17 / 30

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

21 / 29

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

21 / 26

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 27

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

27 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

28 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

30 / 30

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

LE, Limited, XLE

Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE

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:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

194 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

302 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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:

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

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

115.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4235 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/60R18

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