Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,575

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Corolla Hybrid LE FWD vs Prius LE FWD
Measure	Corolla	Prius	Winner
MSRP + destination	$26,170	$29,745	Corolla
Horsepower	138 hp	194 hp	Prius
Torque	105 lb-ft to 156 lb-ft	139 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	50 mpg	57 mpg	Prius
Cargo, max	13.1 cu ft	20.3 cu ft	Prius
Cargo, seats up	13.1 cu ft	23.8 cu ft	Prius
Rear legroom	34.8 in	34.8 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.0 in	43.2 in	Prius
Length	182.3 in	181.1 in	Not scored
Width	70.1 in	70.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,080 lb	3,097 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.6 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.0 s estimate	6.9 s estimate	Prius
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Corolla Hybrid LE FWD $24,975	Prius LE FWD $28,550	$3,575
Prius LE FWD $28,550	Corolla Hybrid SE AWD $28,815	$265

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Corolla costs $3,009 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Prius wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.