Toyota Prius vs. Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. The Honda Accord will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Toyota will. The Honda Accord requires a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. As far as MSRP, the Honda doesn't cost much less than the Toyota Prius. The Prius will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Prius.

Utility
Neither the Prius nor the Accord has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Honda Accord for a fill-up more often than the Toyota because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Honda Accord's front cabin compared to the Toyota Prius. The ampler interior dimensions of the Accord make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Prius.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Honda Accord than the Prius because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Prius and the Honda Accord compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Accord packs quite a punch and will knock the Prius down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Prius is quite certainly more agile than the Honda Accord, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Honda Accord's engine is considerably larger than the Toyota Prius's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Toyota Prius could learn a lesson or two from the Honda Accord regarding torque. The Honda Accord packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Prius as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Overview
The Accord and the Toyota Prius have the same basic after-sale protection.