Mitsubishi Mirage vs Toyota Prius (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$12,235
- Mirage: $12,235 cheaper, longer warranty.
- Prius: 15 mpg better, 118 hp more.
- Prius wins 4 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Mirage | Prius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $18,250 | $30,485 | Mirage |
| Horsepower | 78 hp | 196 hp | Prius |
| Torque | 74 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 39 mpg | 54 mpg | Prius |
| Cargo, max | 47.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.1 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 34.2 in | 34.8 in | Prius |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 43.2 in | Prius |
| Length | 151.4 in | 181.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 65.6 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,084 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 10.5 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Mirage |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage ES FWD $16,695 | Prius LE FWD $27,950 | $11,255 |
| Prius LE AWD-e $29,350 | Mirage RALLIART FWD $18,895 | $10,455 |
Cost to run
Mirage costs $10,594 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Mirage | Prius |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $18,250 | $30,485 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $985 | $711 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $5,908 | $4,267 |
| Total, 6 years | $24,158 | $34,752 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius wins.
Mirage wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Mirage | 40% |
| MPG | Prius | 28% |
| Power | Prius | 60% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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