2018 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2018 Toyota Prius

2018 Hyundai Ioniq

2018 Toyota Prius

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Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,439	$29,500
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,254	$36,000
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	57	59	$21,504	$22,200
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	55	54	$26,311	$27,550
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	55	54	$22,974	$24,000
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$24,117	$24,950
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$27,016	$28,300

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Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius Four	54	50	$27,634	$29,685
Prius Four Touring	54	50	$28,453	$30,565
Prius One	54	50	$22,067	$23,475
Prius Three	54	50	$24,888	$26,735
Prius Three Touring	54	50	$26,173	$28,115
Prius Two	54	50	$23,204	$24,685
Prius Two Eco	58	53	$23,655	$25,165
Prius Prime Advanced	N/A	N/A	$31,968	$33,300
Prius Prime Plus	N/A	N/A	$26,209	$27,300
Prius Prime Premium	N/A	N/A	$27,840	$29,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,439

$27,634

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,500

$29,685

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$495 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a plug-in hybrid joining hybrid and electric versions, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq normalizes green powertrains: it’s relatively fun to drive, and doesn’t look strange.

The 2018 Toyota Prius wins our minds with its fuel-efficiency and low running costs. Our hearts are a different story.

TCC Likes

Hybrid, electric, now plug-in hybrid too
Restrained, “normal” design
Excellent, intuitive controls

Stellar fuel efficiency
Great standard safety equipment
Super-sized touchscreen in top trim levels

TCC Dislikes

Not as roomy as Leaf or Prius
Battery cuts cargo space in EV model
Volt has twice the plug-in range

Let’s face it—or let’s not, actually. The Prius isn’t pretty.
Limited EV range in Prius Prime
No longer alone among hybrids

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

54 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

93.1

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

176

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

33.5

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

3050

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

118

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Displacement

1.8 L/110

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

122

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

124

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

150

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

136

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.41

4.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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