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Compare the Toyota Prius Against Similar Competitive Models
Portsmouth, NH

If you're in the market for fuel-efficiency and versatility, the Toyota Prius is for you. This hatchback hybrid returns to take on the new Kia Niro, Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, Honda Insight and Honda Fit. Toyota of Portsmouth has new Prius models available right here in Portsmouth, NH. We have a friendly and skilled team of sales professionals ready to assist you today. We want to walk you through side-by-side comparisons of these models to help you make an informed decision in no time. Continue reading to see how the Prius stacks up to the competition.

The Prius vs the Golf SportWagen

  • The Prius is more efficient than the Golf SportWagen, averaging 56 combined miles per gallon. The Golf SportWagen only nets a combined 32 miles per gallon. You get farther down the road with the cruising range of the Toyota Prius.

  • Both models hold up to five passengers, but the Prius offers more available front head- and legroom than the Golf SportWagen for added comfort during extended trips.

  • The Prius has a tighter turning diameter than the Golf SportWagen for more agile handling as you cruise through Dover.

  • The Prius also has a lower base curb weight than the Golf SportWagen aiding it the Prius' performance and efficiency

  • The Prius also come in an All-Wheel Drive model.  SportWagen does not.

The Prius LE vs the Honda Insight

As hybrid cars, both the Insight and the Prius earn a nice 52 mpg combined on the highways and byways aroundPortsmouth, NH. However, the Prius has a greater range, taking you further between fill ups than the Honda Insight. Holding up to 11.3 gallons of gas, the Prius averages around 610 miles in the city and 565 miles on the highway, while the Honda, with a 10.6-gallon capacity, averages just 583 miles in the city and 519 miles on the highway per tank of gas.


Take more of the things you need with you when you leave the house in a Prius. Our useful hybrid has a rear cargo hold that can accommodate up to 24.6 cubic feet with the seats in place, and more than 50 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. As a compact sedan, the Honda Insight cargo hold can't compete with the Prius, and has a trunk space that comes in at just 15.1 cubic feet.

Take a closer look at the exterior of both the Prius LE and the Honda Insight. At first glance, you'll notice that both offer compact hybrid car dimensions that are easy to park and maneuver. But look a little closer, and you'll see that the Toyota Prius measures a little taller and longer than the Insight. For you and your passengers inside the car, this translates to more comfy space to stretch out in, especially when it comes to headroom, which the Prius has more of all around.


When it comes to the tech and creature comforts Portsmouth and Exeter drivers want, the Prius delivers. Every Toyota Prius car comes with such features as standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Honda Insight only makes them available as options on upper trims.



The Prius is available as an All-Wheel Drive model, The Honda Insight is not.

The Prius vs the Fit

With more front legroom than the Honda Fit, the Prius is the better option for added comfort during your daily commute.


The Prius also has a larger fuel tank capacity than the Fit to help take you farther without constant trips to the pump.


Unlike the Fit, the Prius comes standard with an automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels.


Both hatchback models come with plenty of safety features to help keep you and your family protected. The Prius comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense featuring lane-departure warning and full-speed dynamic cruise control.


The Prius also comes with available innovations for added comfort and convenience such as a navigation system, head-up display, and Siri eyes-free.


The Prius is available in an All-Wheel Drive model, the Honda Fit is not.

The Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid vs Other Brand Plug-In Models

The original Prius hybrid has been the go-to source forPortsmouth, NH drivers looking for a hybrid and efficient car since 1997. After two decades as the industry leader in hybrid technology with the beloved Toyota Prius, our favorite carmaker introduced a new version of our old friend in 2016, when they gave us the plug-in, rechargeable model - the Toyota Prius Prime. Other carmakers have since released plug-in hybrid cars that compete with the Prius Prime, but they can't match the original for smooth ride and genuine Toyota reliability and quality.


Compared next to other plug-in models, the Prius Prime has the best fuel economy ratings than the competition. Our Prius Prime is rated for 55 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and a combined 54 mpg. Meanwhile, looking at just a handful of competitors, for example, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In averages just 52 mpg combined, the Kia Niro Plug-In gets 46 mpg combined, and the Volvo S60 plug-in T8 gets 30 mpg combined.

While Prius Prime, Kia Niro, Hyundai Ioniq, and Volvo S60 are all compact cars that seat five people, the Prius model gives you, and your passengers, more space to stretch out. In fact, our Toyota model gives Hampton, NH drivers more legroom in the front seat than all three competing models that we looked at, and more headroom than most.


Have cargo you want to take with you when you hit the road in Exeter? The Prius Prime can help. It has a flexible, hatchback-style cargo hold that is useful and accommodating. It's also more spacious than the competing plug-in hybrids, especially the Volvo S60, whose trunk holds just 11.6 cubic feet, while the Prius Prime can hold more than 19 cubic feet.

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Prius Prime vs Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

In this plug-in hybrid comparison, we see the 2022 Prius Prime vs. 2022 Tucson PHEV. More than 20 years ago, Prius changed the automotive landscape when it introduced hybrid technology. See how Prius Prime continues this legacy.


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The Toyota Prius is the clear winner among the competition. Now it is time to make your way to Toyota of Portsmouth. Our goal is to make sure you get the Prius you want quickly and easily. We strive for customer satisfaction and want to pair you with the Prius of your dreams today. Be sure to stop by our finance department during your next visit as well. Our team of finance professionals is available to get you approved for your Prius in no time. Buy or lease your new Prius with ease. Start the finance process from home by completing a finance application online as well. Contact us or stop by Toyota of Portsmouth for more information on our new Prius, new vehicle specials, and to test drive the new Prius today.