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The Hyundai Ioniq hybrid vs the Toyota Prius hybrid—which is better?

I’m interested in switching over to a hybrid vehicle now that gas prices are so insane. I’ve narrowed it down to the Hyundai Ioniq and the Toyota Prius, but I’m not sure which one I want.

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Kudos to you for taking the steps to eliminate some emissions—and save some money on gas while you’re at it! To give you an idea of how these two hybrids compare, here’s a look at some of the key specs in the
2022 Hyundai Ioniq
vs the
2022 Toyota Prius
:
Factor
2022 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid
2022 Toyota Prius hybrid
Engine
1.6 L 139-horsepower gas/electric I-4
1.8 L 121-horsepower gas/electric I-4
Fuel economy
58/60 mpg city/highway
58/53 mpg city/highway
Fuel tank capacity
11.9 gallons
11.3 gallons
Emissions
3.0 tons/yr of CO2 at 15K mi/yr
3.1 tons/yr of CO2 at 15K mi/yr
In terms of ratings, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq received 8/10 from Car and Driver and 7.6/10 from Edmunds with praise for its eco-friendly cabin and fuel efficiency and criticism for sluggish acceleration and handling. The 2022 Toyota Prius, on the other hand, received 5.5/10 from Car and Driver and 7.3/10 from Edmunds with praise for its affordability but criticism for its lack of fuel efficiency compared to rival hybrids.
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