Toyota Prius vs Toyota Prius Prime
Overview | |
MSRP$24,525 | MSRP$28,220 |
Listings7521 | Listings1025 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryTo many people, cars are appliances made to serve a function. These consumers own a car because they need to get from where they are to where they’re going, and with a minimum of hassle, expense, or discomfort. Reliability, efficiency, safety, and economy are the critical deciding factors, and the 2021 Toyota Prius delivers on all fronts. Confusingly, for 2021, the Prius lineup offered a 2020 Edition. Toyota built just 2,020 examples to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Prius sold in the U.S. market. It has blacked-out trim, black 17-inch wheels, a body-color rear spoiler, and comes in Supersonic Red or new Wind Chill paint colors. Additionally, Toyota improved the 2021 Prius’s driving-assistance systems by making Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard across the board. Android Auto is also standard (joining Apple CarPlay), except for the unique infotainment system in the Prius Limited. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity0.7 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City58 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.7 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City58 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway121 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.4 cu ft | Cargo Space19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3010 lbs | Curb Weight3365 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height57.9 in |
Length180.0 in | Length182.9 in |
Width69.3 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload840 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,525 | $28,220 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | To many people, cars are appliances made to serve a function. These consumers own a car because they need to get from where they are to where they’re going, and with a minimum of hassle, expense, or discomfort. Reliability, efficiency, safety, and economy are the critical deciding factors, and the 2021 Toyota Prius delivers on all fronts. Confusingly, for 2021, the Prius lineup offered a 2020 Edition. Toyota built just 2,020 examples to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Prius sold in the U.S. market. It has blacked-out trim, black 17-inch wheels, a body-color rear spoiler, and comes in Supersonic Red or new Wind Chill paint colors. Additionally, Toyota improved the 2021 Prius’s driving-assistance systems by making Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard across the board. Android Auto is also standard (joining Apple CarPlay), except for the unique infotainment system in the Prius Limited. | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.7 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 58 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.7 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 58 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 121 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.4 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3010 lbs | 3365 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | 840 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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