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Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Toyota Prius.

When we compare the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's price is between $35,301 and $45,053, 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 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid loses 35.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Hybrid Small Cars and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 10. Out of 22 Best Hybrid Cars, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is ranked 10 and the Toyota Prius is ranked 1.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and Toyota Prius are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and the Toyota Prius have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

35301 - 45053

Starting MSRP:

33775

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

29338

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24575 - 33775

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:

Price Range:

-

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:

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 $:

12199

Depreciation %:

0.36117538

Resale Value $:

21576

Residual Value %:

0.6388246200000001

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.35835614

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.33801262 - 0.43740554

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

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 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 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.4

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:

0.139

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:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 22

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 6

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 6

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 6

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

1 / 6

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 3

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 2

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 10

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 6

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

3 / 6

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

3 / 6

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 5

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

4 / 6

Best Family Hybrid Cars

5 / 22

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 22

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 10

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

5 / 6

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

6 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 6

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 22

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

8 / 14

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

9 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars

10 / 22

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

10 / 22

Safest Hybrid Cars

11 / 22

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 22

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 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

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels

Nightshade, SE, XSE, XSE Premium

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

LE, Limited, Nightshade, XLE

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:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.064 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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

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:

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:

20.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 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:

3461 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:

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:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Gradient Black

Gray

Light Gray

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