Toyota Prius Prime vs Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
Years produced2017-2024 | Years produced2017-Present |
MSRP$28,220 | MSRP$36,990 |
Listings1182 | Listings5844 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine425 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City145 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway121 | MPG Highway128 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name425 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City145 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway121 | MPG Highway128 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.8 cu ft | Cargo Space24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3365 lbs | Curb Weight3759 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.7 in |
Length182.9 in | Length185.8 in |
Width69.3 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload840 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2017-2024 | 2017-Present |
MSRP | $28,220 | $36,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 425 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 145 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 121 | 128 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | 11.7 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 425 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | 11.7 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 8.8 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 145 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 121 | 128 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.8 cu ft | 24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3365 lbs | 3759 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 182.9 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 840 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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