Toyota Camry vs Toyota Prius (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$750
- Camry: 31 hp more, 3.2 in more rear legroom.
- Prius: $750 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- Prius wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Camry | Prius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,495 | $29,745 | Prius |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 194 hp | Camry |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | Camry |
| MPG combined | 51 mpg | 57 mpg | Prius |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 20.3 cu ft | Prius |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 23.8 cu ft | Prius |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | Camry |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 43.2 in | Prius |
| Length | 193.5 in | 181.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.6 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | Camry |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Camry LE FWD $29,600 | Prius LE AWD $29,950 | $350 |
| Prius LE FWD $28,550 | Camry LE FWD $29,600 | $1,050 |
Cost to run
Prius costs $1,226 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Camry | Prius |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,495 | $29,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $753 | $674 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,518 | $4,042 |
| Total, 6 years | $35,013 | $33,787 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius wins.
Camry wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Prius | 2% |
| MPG | Prius | 11% |
| Power | Camry | 14% |
| Space | Prius | 26% |
| 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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