Overview
Is the 2020 Toyota Prius Right for You?
What Is It and Who Is It For?
The 2020 Toyota Prius is an affordable compact hatchback that seats up to five people. It’s meant for drivers who want to save money on fuel and need more cargo space than a compact sedan provides. Buyers can also get optional all-wheel drive.
What Makes It Unique?
The Prius is one of the few compact hybrid vehicles in the class that can be fitted with all-wheel drive. It’s also one of the oldest hybrid nameplates and has become one of America’s favorite electrified vehicles.
Prius vs. Other Toyotas
In Toyota’s hybrid lineup, the compact Prius sits above the compact Corolla Hybrid but below the midsize Camry Hybrid and large Avalon Hybrid.
Toyota Prius vs. Competition
Compact hybrids are becoming more popular as more drivers look to save money on fuel. The Prius faces strong competition:
Kia Niro: Not as efficient, but more interior and cargo space.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: More efficient than the Prius and a better value option, with more standard features.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid: Features a more pedestrian design but isn’t as efficient or as spacious on the inside.
Honda Insight: Not as efficient or spacious on the inside, but has a more traditional design.
2020 Toyota Prius Performance
Engine Options
The Prius has one engine option:
121-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with two (three with all-wheel-drive models) electric motors and a continuously variable automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive
Compared with the class? The Prius has one of the least powerful standard engines in the class. Nearly every other option in the segment comes with a more powerful powertrain.
Fuel Economy
FWD: 52-56 EPA-estimated combined mpg*
AWD: 50 mpg
*The EPA uses a mixture of highway and city driving for its combined estimate.
Compared with the class? The Toyota Prius’ fuel economy is near the top of the class, with only the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid rated with better combined fuel economy.
Key Features
MPG Range : 58 city / 53 hwy
Standard Powertrain : 96 hp, 1.8-Liter, I4
Standard Seating : 5 Passengers
Standard Drivetrain: FWD
Max Cargo Space : 27.4 cubic feet
NHTSA Safety Rating : 5/5
