2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius Price Range: $21,000 - $27,670

Utility
Neither the Toyota Prius nor the typical sedan has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The average sedan is likely a better choice than the Toyota Prius with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or large pets.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the typical sedan packs quite a punch and will knock the Prius down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

Convenience
The average sedan's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Prius.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Prius to the dealership as the average sedan. Regarding gas mileage, the Prius beats the typical sedan. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Prius has the average sedan beat. In terms of MSRP, the typical sedan costs tremendously more than the Toyota Prius. The average sedan will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Prius.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Prius and the average sedan most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is tremendously bigger than the Toyota Prius's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Prius could learn a lesson or two from the average sedan when it comes to pickup. The typical sedan packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Prius with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

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

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Prius isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.