Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Impala Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Toyota Prius to the dealership as the Chevrolet Impala. The Toyota Prius will save you money at the pump compared to the Chevrolet Impala. The Impala will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Prius will. The Toyota Prius isn't much less expensive than the Chevrolet Impala regarding MSRP. The Chevrolet Impala will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Prius. The Prius will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Chevrolet Impala.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chevrolet Impala over the Toyota Prius.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Chevrolet Impala for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Prius because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Impala offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Prius, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Chevrolet Impala provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Prius, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Impala than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Prius fits in smaller parking spaces than the Chevrolet Impala.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Impala packs quite a punch and will knock the Prius down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Prius is most certainly more maneuverable than the Chevrolet Impala, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Prius's engine is tremendously smaller than the Chevrolet Impala's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Impala will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Prius finally gets moving. The Chevrolet packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Toyota Prius and the Impala have the same basic warranty.