2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Toyota Corolla

#3 in Compact Cars

2021 Toyota Prius

#12 in Hybrid Cars

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APEX SE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	40	$23,211	$25,070
Corolla APEX SE Manual	29	36	$23,573	$25,460
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,119	$28,210
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,760	$23,500
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,830	$19,925
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,866	$20,375
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,365	$23,075
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,718	$22,375
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,365	$23,075
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,523	$24,325
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$23,911	$25,825
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,893	$22,565
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,059	$21,665
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,041	$20,565
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,790	$24,615
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,773	$23,515

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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

$23,211

$27,811

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,070

$29,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$418 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet.

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

TCC Likes

It’s alive
More powerful
Restrained but handsome

Excellent fuel economy
Good cargo room
Android Auto has arrived

TCC Dislikes

Rear seat space
Small trunk
Noisy with bigger engine

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

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

54 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

93.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

180

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

11.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/40HR18

P215/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/40HR18

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3110

3075

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6600

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4400

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.11

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Trans Order Code

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic/CVT w/OD

CVT w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

0.45

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Toyota Corolla

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

4.8

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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