Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Prius Comparison
Both the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the new Toyota Prius are stylish hybrids with attractive exterior contours and outstanding fuel efficiency. The new Toyota Corolla Hybrid is more affordable and has higher reliability ratings while the Toyota Prius is also reliable and gives you stellar technology, fuel economy and interior space. You might prefer the Toyota Corolla Hybrid if you want a reliable, low-priced fuel-efficient vehicle.
The new Toyota Prius could be a better choice if you want better fuel efficiency, more horsepower and more available features. Here are some other details about these two outstanding hybrid models that are both part of our new inventory at Toyota of Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.
Comparing price and cost of ownership
The new Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a starting price that's several thousand dollars less than the new Toyota Prius. In addition, LA owners will find the new Corolla Hybrid is more affordable in terms of overall ownership costs. The Corolla Hybrid can cost a couple of thousand dollars less to own than the Toyota Prius over a five-year period. The Corolla Hybrid also has lower annual insurance premium costs although the differences are minimal.
A comparison of powertrains
The new Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the Toyota Prius both offer Los Angeles buyers fuel-efficient powertrains with the Prius giving you an engine with more horsepower. The engine in the new Toyota Prius is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that's teamed up with a single electric motor. Front-wheel drive comes standard and all-wheel drive is an available option. The Prius engine generates 194 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque.
Meanwhile, the new Corolla Hybrid is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that's paired up with a single electric motor. Once again, front-wheel drive comes standard and all-wheel drive is an available option. Both vehicles operate with a continuously variable transmission and the Corolla Hybrid gives you 138 horsepower, less than the Prius, but 156 pound-feet of torque, which is more than the Prius.
A comparison of fuel economy
Both hybrid models give you stellar fuel efficiency but if that's your highest priority, the Toyota Prius comes out on top. The more basic LE and XLE trim levels in the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid give you 53 MPG in the city and 46 MPG on Pasadena highways with front-wheel drive. Lower trim levels with all-wheel drive deliver 51 MPG in the city and 44 MPG on the highway. The entry-level LE Toyota Prius does even better with 57 MPG in the city and 56 MPG on the highway with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive LE Prius models come in at 53 MPG in the city and 54 MPG on highways around Sherman Oaks.
A comparison of features
Both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the Toyota Prius give you a standard set of safety features that are part of Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 system. That includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, a lane-departure warning system, lane-keeping assist and automatic high-beam headlights. In addition, both the Toyota Prius and the Corolla Hybrid give Glendale drivers standard features like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and Amazon Alexa.
Also included in both hybrids is a standard six-speaker sound system, automatic climate control and keyless entry. The top-tier Toyota Prius models replace the 8.0-inch display with a 12.3-inch touch screen and elevate you to a premium JBL eight-speaker sound system.
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We can help you find the right new or used Toyota hybrid
We have a good selection of new Toyota Corolla Hybrids and Toyota Prius models available in our new inventory right now. If you're on a more limited budget, check our used inventory for Toyota hybrids that typically include the Corolla, Prius, Camry and RAV4. When you're in the market for a money-saving hybrid, new or used, you can count on us at Toyota of Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.
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Los Angeles, CA 90028
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