Toyota Prius vs. Hyundai Accent Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Accent and the Prius likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Accent's engine is a tad smaller than the Toyota Prius's, but not terribly so. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Accent isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Prius.

Utility
The Hyundai and the Toyota Prius can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Hyundai Accent than with the Prius.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai Accent's front cabin compared to the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Hyundai Accent.

Dimensions
The Prius is tremendously more bulky than the Hyundai Accent. The Hyundai and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces. The Hyundai's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Prius is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

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 Hyundai Accent to the dealership as the Toyota Prius. The Hyundai Accent will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Toyota Prius will. The Hyundai Accent pales in comparison to the Prius in terms of fuel economy. As far as MSRP, the Hyundai Accent costs tremendously less than the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Hyundai Accent.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Prius isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Accent's.