Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius

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Comparison table

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Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius
Status (differs) Available Used market only (out of production)
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2016-2022
From (indicative) (differs) € 33,495
Fuel Hybrid Hybrid
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 83/100 86/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 64/100 62/100
Value retention (differs) 75/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 64/100 70/100
Combined efficiency rating (differs) 84/100
Reliability 84/100 84/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 140 122
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 10.6
Length (mm) (differs) 4370 4540
Width (mm) (differs) 1790 1760
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1470
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1420 1450
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 4.6 4.2
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 750 n/a
Boot (l) (differs) 361 457
CO₂ WLTP (g/km) (differs) 102
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Top speed (km/h) 180 180

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Toyota Corolla · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (Toyota hybrid historically low) + aggregated owner reviews · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Corolla · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 4.6 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Corolla · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP CO2 102 g/km + no plug (stays fossil), indicative weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Corolla · Value retention: Residual-value indication ANWB/valuation guides segment (historically strong for Toyota hybrid) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Corolla · Practicality: boot 361 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 750 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Toyota Prius · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (Prius/Toyota hybrid historically strong) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Efficiency: WLTP consumption + owner-reported real-world consumption vs manufacturer figure (public forums, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP combined 4.2 l/100km manufacturer figure + owner real-world figures (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Practicality: Boot 457 l + 5 seats (manufacturer figure, 2WD trim, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Value retention: Residual value strongly market- and trim-dependent; no meaningful general curve for this model-year range · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), as of 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · Hybrid 1.8 (E210, facelift)

Toyota Corolla

Full-hybrid without a plug. Strong point is a low real-world fuel use in urban traffic; weak point the modest towing weight (750 kg braked) and the cvt noise under hard acceleration. Indicative starting price.

Profile · IV (XW50)

Toyota Prius

Fourth-generation Prius (XW50), 1.8 full hybrid with around 122 hp system power. No plug; the hybrid charges itself. WLTP fuel use around 4.2 l/100km. Historical reference, no longer available as a new car since the fifth generation.

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