The 2017 Toyota Prius is still the most fuel efficient car without a plug on the road, and does significantly better with its fuel than the 42-mpg Ford C-Max Hybrid.
That wagon may be slightly more useful to families looking to haul more cargo, and screaming deals on those can be found on lots in the States these days.
Perhaps the most aggressive competitor will be the Chevrolet Volt, which we like very much, although the Prius has slightly better packaging.
Families looking to stay in the Toyota family who need more space may be swayed by the Prius V, although that's based on older technology and isn't nearly as fuel efficient.
The newly released Prius Prime goes farther on electricity alone, but is also pricier.
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The 2017 Toyota Prius closes the gap between "driving a hybrid" and "driving a normal car," even though it still looks like nothing else on the road. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is a solid mid-sizer in the segment, punctuated by good, efficient powertrains, and a quiet ride. |
The 2017 Chevy Volt offers excellent fuel efficiency, and refined driving, improving on its predecessor in every way that counts. |
The 2017 Toyota Prius V is the largest Prius model offered, though it's now also one of the oldest. | |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $23,475 | $21,680 | $33,220 | $24,175 | $26,675 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 54 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 43 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 42 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 43 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas/Electric I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Station Wagon |
| Style Name | ||||
| One (SE) | 4-Door Sedan L w/1VL | 5-Door HB LT | Hybrid SE FWD | Two (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback | Hatchback | Wagon |
| Transmission | ||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2017 Toyota Prius vs. 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | 2017 Toyota Prius vs. 2017 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Toyota Prius vs. 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2017 Toyota Prius vs. 2017 Toyota Prius V | |
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