Toyota Prius Prime vs. Toyota Prius v
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime and Toyota Prius v 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 Prime and the Toyota Prius v.
When we compare the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota Prius v has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius Prime's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius v is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.
Pricing: A used 2017 Toyota Prius Prime ranges from $15,499 to $25,506 while a used 2017 Toyota Prius v is priced between $12,952 to $25,676.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius Prime’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius v base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Prius Prime is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. The Prius v is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius v. The Prius Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the Prius v uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius v has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$29,208
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,785 - $35,210
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$26,393
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,200 - $33,220
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,804
Price Range:
$15,499 - $25,506
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$15,899
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$13,147 - $20,804
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
180
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,356
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,309
Price Range:
$12,952 - $25,676
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$17,139
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$14,262 - $19,309
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,720
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius v Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.2 - 5.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius v
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 5.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1 - 3.7
Toyota Prius Prime Rankings
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Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
Advanced, Plus, Premium
Toyota Prius v Trim Levels
Five, Four, Three, Two
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 / 25000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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):
0.036 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
55 / 53 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
652 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 39 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
512 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
131.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3365 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3340 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Magnetism
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Red
Hypersonic Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica / Sea Glass Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
