Toyota Prius v vs. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius v and Toyota Prius Plug-in 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 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
When we compare the Toyota Prius v's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius v has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota Prius v and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius v's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius v is a better car than the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Prius v ranges from $7,494 to $18,990 while a used 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $7,559 to $18,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Prius v and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid makes 134 horsepower. The Prius v is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius v. The Prius v uses gasoline, and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline.
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, and cargo space. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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:
26675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
28347
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23215 - 34345
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
28347
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23215 - 34345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13610
Price Range:
7494 - 18990
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
12212
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
9758 - 13757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116660
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13757
Price Range:
7559 - 18998
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
12212
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
9758 - 13757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87973
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Toyota Prius v Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius v
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.4 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.32
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.4 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.139
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4857139635979757
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8272118671182056
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 6.9
Toyota Prius v Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
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22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota Prius v Trim Levels
Five, Four, Three, Two
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Advanced, Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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):
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 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):
44 / 40 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
524 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
51 / 49 / 50
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
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
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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
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:
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
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 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:
115.3 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:
3194 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
176.4 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:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Attitude Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic / Clear Sky Metallic
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Sea Glass Pearl
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Clearwater Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Winter Gray Metallic
Green
Sea Glass Pearl
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
