Toyota Prius v vs. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius v 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 v and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
In comparing the Toyota Prius v's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius v has the advantage in the area of interior volume. 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 and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius v's and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is a better car than the Toyota Prius v.
Pricing: A used 2017 Toyota Prius v ranges from $11,997 to $22,997 while a used 2017 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is priced between $7,372 to $17,352.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius v’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Prius v is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 58 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 702 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius v. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius v has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
26534
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
22200 - 33220
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
26534
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
22200 - 33220
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17757
Price Range:
11997 - 22997
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
15842
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
12035 - 18844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
51
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94770
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12035
Price Range:
7372 - 17352
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
15842
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
12035 - 18844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110605
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Toyota Prius v Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius v
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.3 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.32
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.3 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8496515792578168
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.9 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.195114955276327
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.9 - 3.5
Toyota Prius v Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
23 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Prius v Trim Levels
Five, Four, Three, Two
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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):
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
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:
134 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
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 39 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
512 / 464 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):
57 / 59 / 58
Range (city/hwy):
678 / 702 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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 yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.5 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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
122.7 cubic feet
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
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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
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
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica / Sea Glass Pearl
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Summit Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Symphony Air Silver
White
Ceramic White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige
