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Toyota Prius — Competitive Compare

Data updated:

Where it stands against its rivals

The Prius spans 12 grades: its entry price of $28,755 ranks 3rd lowest of the 7 models compared (the Corolla Hatchback starts at $24,380), while its top grade at $40,675 ranks 5th highest. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the best EPA combined fuel economy (55 mpg (23.4 km/L)) and has the largest cargo volume (674 L). The 7 models compared here range from $24,380 to $49,455; Corolla Hatchback, GR Corolla, Impreza are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Toyota Prius
Toyota
Prius
2027 model-year price
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Toyota
Corolla Hatchback
2026 model-year price
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota
GR Corolla
2026 model-year price
Subaru Impreza
Subaru
Impreza
2027 model-year price
V
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
2026 model-year price
V
Volkswagen
Golf R
2026 model-year price
M
MINI
Cooper
2027 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Toyota Prius
Toyota
Prius
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Toyota
Corolla Hatchback
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota
GR Corolla
Subaru Impreza
Subaru
Impreza
V
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
V
Volkswagen
Golf R
M
MINI
Cooper
$22k
$24k
$26k
$28k
$30k
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
Option prices: not available
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ICE
HV
PHEV
Band = option price range (trims with known option prices only)
Specifications
Toyota
Prius
Toyota
Corolla Hatchback
Toyota
GR Corolla
Subaru
Impreza
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
Volkswagen
Golf R
MINI
Cooper
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4600
4369
4409
4475
4290
4295
3876
Overall Width (mm)
1783
1791
1849
1781
1788
1788
1745
Overall Height (mm)
1420–1430
1450
1478
1481
1466
1468
1433
Wheelbase (mm)
2751
2639
2639
2670
2631
2629
2494
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1405–1620
1388
—
1459–1486
1444
1570
1367–1382
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
575–674
504
504
578
564
564
227
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
48–55 mpg (20.4–23.4 km/L)
33–35 mpg (14.0–14.9 km/L)
22–24 mpg (9.4–10.2 km/L)
29 mpg (12.3 km/L)
27 mpg (11.5 km/L)
25 mpg (10.6 km/L)
30–32 mpg (12.8–13.6 km/L)
Range (EPA)
39–45 mi (63–72 km)
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2000
2000
1600
2500
2000
2000
2000
Max Power (kW)
145–164
126
224
134
180
245
120–170
Max Torque (N·m)
188
205
400
241
370
400
249–380
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
13.6
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
43
50
—
63
50
55
44
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FWD / AWD
FWD
AWD
AWD
FWD
AWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
6MT / 8AT
CVT
7DCT
7DCT
7DCT
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Multilink
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Front Brake
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Tire Size
195/60R17 / 195/50R19
205/55R16 / 225/40R18
235/40R18
205/50R17 / 225/40R18
225/40R18 / 235/35R19
235/35R19
215/45R17 / 205/45R17
Wheel Size
17" Alloy / 19" Alloy
16" Alloy / 18" Alloy
18" Alloy
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy
18" Alloy / 19" Alloy
19" Alloy
17" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
—
Ground Clearance (mm)
142
130
—
—
119
122
130
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Toyota
Prius
Toyota
Corolla Hatchback
Toyota
GR Corolla
Subaru
Impreza
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
Volkswagen
Golf R
MINI
Cooper
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
—
—
—
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
—
Head-Up Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
—
● STD
—
—
● STD
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
—
Heated Front Seats
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Ventilated Front Seats
—
—
—
—
○ MOP
● STD
—
Memory Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Surround-View Camera
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
8"+ Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
18"+ Wheels
—
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Toyota
Prius
Toyota
Corolla Hatchback
Toyota
GR Corolla
Subaru
Impreza
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
Volkswagen
Golf R
MINI
Cooper
Base Price
$34,405
$26,980
$45,965
$29,495
$39,080
$49,455
$35,200
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$34,405
$26,980
$45,965
$29,495
$39,080
$49,455
$35,200
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Prius
Benchmark (0%)
Corolla Hatchback
−21.6% better value
GR Corolla
+33.6% overpriced
Impreza
−14.3% better value
Golf GTI
+13.6% overpriced
Golf R
+43.7% overpriced
Cooper
+2.3% overpriced
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Toyota Prius
2027 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Price (Limited FWD / Limited AWD): Manufacturer (Toyota USA Newsroom, 2026-11-12) — corrects FWD and AWD prices that were swapped in the comparison-site data
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Toyota GR Corolla
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Subaru Impreza
2027 model-year price
Manufacturer / Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Price (Base): Manufacturer (Subaru of America press release, 2026-11-12) — 2027 MY price $24,595 (the comparison site had the 2026 MY $26,595)
  • Price (option prices): Manufacturer (Subaru of America press release (2027 Impreza pricing, Sep 24, 2026), 2026-11-12) — premium paint (Citron Yellow Pearl) $395; RS: package 33 (Harman Kardon, moonroof, power driver seat) $2,070
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Volkswagen Golf GTI
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Volkswagen Golf R
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
MINI Cooper
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.