2021 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

#8 in Compact Cars

2021 Toyota Prius

#12 in Hybrid Cars

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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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20th Anniversary Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 20th Anniversary Edition	54	50	$27,811	$29,875
Prius L Eco	58	53	$23,054	$24,525
Prius LE	54	50	$24,191	$25,735
Prius LE AWD-e	51	47	$25,507	$27,135
Prius Limited	54	50	$30,395	$32,650
Prius XLE	54	50	$26,602	$28,575
Prius XLE AWD-e	51	47	$27,533	$29,575
Prius Prime LE	N/A	N/A	$27,090	$28,220
Prius Prime Limited	N/A	N/A	$32,639	$34,000
Prius Prime XLE	N/A	N/A	$28,800	$30,000

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Invoice Price

$36,903

$27,811

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,815

$29,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$647 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

The 2021 Toyota Prius appeals to shoppers looking for a no-frills commuter that excels at fuel economy.

TCC Likes

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

Excellent fuel economy
Good cargo room
Android Auto has arrived

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

Iconically unattractive
Cheap interior besides the touchscreen
Tight head room in back

Fuel Economy

City

54 mpg

Highway

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

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

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

176

180

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

59.8

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

35.4

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3488

3075

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Displacement

1.8 L/110

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

Battery Range (mi)

170

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

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

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

2020 Ioniq Hybrid is available
Lease: From $179 per month
Rebate: Up to $2,500 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR for 60 months

2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Prius available now
Lease: From $239/mo.
Finance: 0% APR for 60 months
Rebate: Up to $2,000 off

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