Toyota Prius vs Kia Optima Hybrid Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Toyota Prius LE AWD
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2023 Toyota Prius
LE AWD
MSRP
$28,850
Invoice
$27,120
Average Price Paid
$29,522
60 listings nationwide

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EX FWD
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2023 Toyota Prius
LE AWD
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2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
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The Kia Optima Hybrid is a midsize hybrid sedan, sitting in the same category as the Honda Accord Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid. For 2020, the Optima Hybrid gets a visual refresh and ...

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Specs

2023 Toyota Prius
LE AWD
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD
Powertrain Continuously Variable Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
53 MPG
40 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
54 MPG
45 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 10.5 gal 15.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Power
--
192 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
14:1
13.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.17 in x 3.84 in
3.19 in x 3.82 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.2 in 45.5 in
Back Legroom 34.8 in 35.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 23.8 cu ft 13.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload 860 lbs --
Exterior
Length 181.1 in 191.1 in
Width 70.2 in 73.2 in
Height 55.9 in 57.5 in
Wheelbase 108.3 in 110.4 in

Available Options

2023 Toyota Prius
LE AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Cutting Edge
  • Guardian Gray
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Reservoir Blue
  • Special Color
  • Supersonic Red
  • Wind Chill Pearl
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aurora Black
  • Gravity Blue
  • Runway Red
  • Snow White Pearl

Option Packages

  • Technology Package

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