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smart EQ fortwo vs Toyota Prius

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2019 smart EQ fortwo

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2027 Toyota Prius

Overview

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
Selected trimpureLE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricregular unleaded
Transmission1-speed direct drivecontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typeelectrichybrid
Model year20192027

Pricing & market

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
MSRP$23,900 (best)$28,755
Lowest listing price$5,995 (best)
Median listing price$30,648 (best)
Highest listing price$40,009 (best)
For sale now032 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
Combined MPG54 MPG (best)
City MPG53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG54 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe108 MPGe (best)
Electric range58 mi (best)
Battery capacity17 kWh (best)
240V charge time3 hr (best)
Fuel tank11.3 gal (best)

Performance

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
Horsepower80 hp194 hp (best)
Torque118 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)
CylindersI4

Size & capability

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
Seating2 seats5 seats (best)
Doors34 (best)
Cargo volume8.9 cu ft23.8 cu ft (best)
Payload635 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,363 lbs (best)3,097 lbs
Ground clearance4.5 in5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase73.7 in108.3 in (best)
Length106.1 in181.1 in (best)
Width65.5 in70.2 in (best)
Height61.2 in (best)55.9 in

Safety & recalls

Specsmart EQ fortwopureToyota PriusLE
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trimsmart EQ fortwoToyota Prius
1

pure

$23,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$28,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

passion

$25,390 MSRP

LE

$30,155 MSRP

3

passion

$28,100 MSRP

XLE

$32,200 MSRP

4

prime

$26,740 MSRP

XLE

$33,600 MSRP

5

prime

$29,100 MSRP

Nightshade

$33,005 MSRP

6

Nightshade

$38,000 MSRP

7

Nightshade

$34,405 MSRP

8

SE

$33,980 MSRP

9

Limited

$35,770 MSRP

10

Limited

$37,170 MSRP

11

XSE

$37,230 MSRP

12

XSE Premium

$40,675 MSRP

Live inventory

smart EQ fortwo vs Toyota Prius FAQ

Which is better: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 smart EQ fortwo vs 2027 Toyota Prius on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 smart EQ fortwo starts lower at $23,900. Live Toyota Prius listings start at $5,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 smart EQ fortwo leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (57).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 smart EQ fortwo leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (58).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on horsepower in this comparison (220).
Which has better seats: 2019 smart EQ fortwo or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on seats in this comparison (5).