2017 Toyota Prius vs Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2017
- In literature, every great protagonist has its foil; a character that helps highlight some of the central figure’s finer qualities. The Toyota Prius has had many such contrasting characters during its nearly two decades on the market, with the efforts of others simply shining a more positive light on the car that has come to define what a hybrid should be. Except on rare occasions, a foil has the makings of a protagonist waiting in the wings, ready to swoop in and steal the spotlight. The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq could be one such foil.
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I am a current owner of Hyundai Ioniq. I absolutely love this car. I have a 70 mile commute one way each day to work and the gas mileage is insane in this vehicle.
Kelvin Brandon, it is great. Love it, and this is coming from a former Prius owner. Which version did you get? I went ahead and got the Limited package with the Unlimited package.
Eric S Fisher I got the base model in black which makes it very sleek and sporty looking inside and out
Kelvin Brandon cool got the Blue.
Kelvin Brandon I travel 77 Miles one way, what’s you 1-10 score for this? Currently looking at this as my next car.
Abed M I drive about the same as you daily. If I fill up on Sunday, I don’t have to put gas in it until Friday morning. Vice versa when I had my 2013 Ford 150 with eco boost, I filed up 3x times a week.
994,000 miles and going strong. No check engine lights or anything. 2005 Toyota Prius. 1,599,687.94 KM for those not living in the US.
Travis Plume how many times was the battery replaced?
Couldn't have been very many. Prius batteries are built on top of NiMH technology, which is a battery technology that dies if not used enough. If you use it a lot it tends to last longer. NiCd is like that too, and there are reports of 50 year old portable radios with NiCd batteries still running strong on their original batteries.
WTF that's insane
I'm not even going to ask you what your favorite 🚗 of all time is, Travis!!
I don't believe it. Show a video or blog post of your million miles Prius.
ok..to be honest I don't give a crap about sporty handling feel or pickup off the line, I know these both are appliance cars. So how about something useful like showing us the trunk space and how the seats fold down??
Check out Carwow. More in depth and less shouty host...
@@Maxmotor2008 Right. We buy this car for it's utility and efficiency. We don't care about most of the things this reviewer is focusing on.
You didn't mention 10 years warranty and lifetime battery warranty for hyundai
@COVID-19 Seattle just if you 1st user
@@TollyTolly Yep. Toyota warranty transfers to any owner. the 2020 version is 10 years 100k miles. Very impressive
I just bought a used Ionic and the warranties do transfer 👍🏼
Daughter bought the Ioniq. She gets 60mpg. I drove it for a day and was extremely impressed, feels like any other car. I really liked the normal feeling transmission. I drive a Toyota Avalon hybrid and really enjoyed drive the car, Hyundai has come a long ways.
any issues so fer?
@@TollyTolly none at all. They have come a longs way from there beginnings.
If someone can tell me I have toyota and it's catalytic converter got stolen. Is it the same case for ioniq or does it use different technology. Much appreciated
@@NightInACity yeah my old Toyota catalytic converter got stolen
Wow! This reviewer hates the Prius! My family has an older Prius that has been perking along for 11 years. It hasn't had a problem. My daughter has it now and loves it, it even has eyelashes now. We have another Prius now, a 2017 model that gets phenomenal fuel mileage. The reviewer seems to be hung up primarily on the cosmetics of the car and whether the interior looks the same as a "regular" car. That's pretty unrealistic. I wonder if he has looked at a Tesla and how different they are compared to a "regular" car. Personally I think the Prius looks nicer than the Hyundai. I love the Prius, there is nothing wrong with something that's a little different and as for longevity? I would place my bets on the Prius.
I have a 2016 prius and i love it so much. I always get 65MPG + on this beast!
All Prius have been super reliable. As for looks they always have super edgy and sporty lines but the haters are full of shit. They all go wild when some boring ass ford throws a single line on a piece of shit ford but when toyota puts a bunch of lines on the prius then it's ugly. haters are just trolls.
"It has eyelashes"
The reviewer needs more vocal variety. When the reviewer starts whining about the Toyota Prius, you want to give him a bottle or something.
They never talk warranty. The Hyundai is 5 year 60k bumper to bumper and lifetime battery replacement. 10 year 100k powertrain warranty also.
I just bought a 2020 Prius my battery warranty is 10 years 250,000 miles reliability is the reason most Taxi's use Prius had my last Toyota for 20 years only had regular maintenance by myself it never saw a Mechanic
@@archie764 my 2013 300,000 miles Prius is dying on me. Bad engine valve.
I just sold My Hyundai 170 000 miles third new engine the first was replaced on warranty at 40,000 worst car ever
@@mostmost1 my former Hyundai has 1/3 that mileage and on its 3rd new engine
Toyota is 10 years for batteries 160 ,000 miles
All the specs aside, new Prius looks weird to me. Older Prius were nice looking cars, but new one looks like some teenager went nuts with anime theme
Yes
Well it is a Japanese car so an Anime look would be appropriate no?
@Jun Whang _ Prius in real life looks a lot better than it looks on the videos. In fact, it looks quite esthetically sane and functional.
What is wrong with anime? I love the new look.
I personally love the quirkyness of the Prius. That’s part of what makes it special.
Hyundai's reliability is more competitive than others give credit to. Personally I drove a 2004 sonata which had a good track record so I went with the Ioniq.
A wonderful side by side comparison. Thank you.
Received my white Ioniq 2020 a week ago.
Loving every kilometer driving it.👍🤗😘
Love that you guys do these apples to apples comparisons so often and actually pick winners!
I am gonna get that IONIQ, Thanks for the video
The quirky center cluster is what I like most about the Prius
Yes I'm glad they don't use through steering wheel clusters or those 3 circle designs
that intro music is PAINFUL!
lack of sound proofing? My Prius cabin is almost dead silent even in the middle of 6 lanes of traffic.
Trolls need to stop commenting. Why are you even watching this video when you aren't a hybrid owner or driver. Same with motorcycle videos#stophating
I understand the troll part, however, who are you to tell who is interested in what, by just ownership of a type of vehicle?
You're partially right, but some - like me - are here just to make a choice. And for me, I can't express enough my frustration of having to post a *no go* for the Prius just because the driving instruments are not in front of the driver...
Thanks for the head to head comparison.
Just test driven both and bought the Prius. I found the Ioniq only had to look at an incline and it switched straight back into petrol mode! Very frustrating when you have plenty of juice in the batteries and the range to complete the journey all electric but the software has other ideas. Took the Toyota over pretty big hills in Derbyshire (UK folks will know what they are like) and no such problems. The UK version of the Toyota also seems a little bit different in design to what you guys have in the USA. Perhaps because the car is spec'd right up and we don't have a basic entry model like there is State Side.
If you have driven previous versions of the Prius and been sent mad by the poor heating... Ureeka... the new one has a fancy electric driven heat pump that is very, very effective. You can even pre-heat the cabin and battery while connected to the mains and that guarantees you get optimum performance/range of 31 miles before EV mode kicks in. Yep I got 30+ miles out of the car in EV on the test drive!
There is no denying the Ioniqs gear box is a joy, but its eagerness to switch back to petrol even when you keep pressing the EV button killed it for me.
At the end of the day it is each to their own on performance and styling. I would suggest prospective (hybrid) customers take each for a test drive before making up their mind.
If you want a car that's fast off the mark and range is secondary then you might care to look at the BMW i3 REX with the 94ah battery. It's not really a hybrid but the range extender is a bit of a comfort blanket when the amps start to run low. Have to confess if it had offered just another 50 miles more then that would be sat outside now and not a Prius.
Maybe the next generation!
Hyundai is really stepping up to the plate in all segments. I definetly plan on getting an Ioniq sometime soon.
Great review
"Ouoot and abouoot arouoond town." Love that accent. Great *insight* on these two.
Javierm0n0 9:10
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Terrence and Phillip
As always, great comparison review! I just recently conducted my full in-depth review of the Ioniq. I was lucky enough to test the SEL model, and it definitely impressed me quite a bit!
Both of the vehicles (Prius & Ioniq) are great entries in their class. It honestly comes down to personal preference. I truly cannot wait to review the Prius, and see what it has to offer!
From one car enthusiast to another, keep it up, AutoGuide! 👍🏽
I find it amazing that the Honda Civic Type R has helped make this Prius look better. Nice job Honda!
Yeah, they reallly screwed up the two door!
I bought a Hyundai Ioniq (sel) last Feb mainly because it looks a lot better than a Prius and it's a bit cheaper. The electric/gas engine takes a little getting used to (to keep it in EV mode as much as possible). It will even do EV mode at highway speed. Engine has plenty of power to get up a steep hill (emphasis on steep) with a full passenger load. Braking is excellent too. You may sometimes stop too quick, so you have to ease on it a little for smooth braking. On a steep (emphasis on steep again), worry free braking. Even with a full passenger load, it'll stop when you want it to. My previous car (Mitsubishi Eclipse GT), the brakes were so soft, even standing on the brakes from halfway down the hill, you just hope no one is at the bottom because you can't stop. So brakes and engine power going up/down steep hill are excellent (especially for a hybrid). On average commute (25 mi each way), can go over 2 weeks between fill ups. My previous car required 1.5 tanks each week. Average about 50-54 mpg for city/hwy driving. I like the seats. Good looking, comfortable, durable, easy to clean (so far). Functional, attractive interior. And exterior is so attractive. Not weird and cheap looking like the Prius.
I drove a Prius as a taxi for 3 weeks in UK; every day, short and long jobs 70-75mpg (UK gallon is bigger than US gallon). Had no probs with Park button being on panel, as I've always preferred manual gearboxes in past.
hyundai designers. Thank you for making a decent looking hybrid. Not that buggy ugly over styled Prius!
MrNick98 agreed. the Prius is probably one of the ugliest new cars out there. it'll go down in history with the aztek as one of the ugliest cars of all time
Amen to that, bro!
MrNick98 Hamster to bug.
Kelvin Ng Nah i can be seen in a prius not an Aztec.
Peter Schreyer is earning is pay
I totally agree about the Prius gauge cluster. Time to return to a traditional layout. After 8 years of Prius ownership we are thinking of an Ioniq. The gauges are just one thing that bothers me. I also hate the white accents.
One note: you don't have to put the car in park. Just push the Start button to shut everything down and the car goes into park. The only time I use the park button is if I want the car to stay on while I'm sitting still; for example to keep the air conditioner on while waiting for someone to enter the car.
John Donaldson, owned a Prius now driving Ioniq and love it.
If you park on any slope at all, you should always set the park brake, especially if you leave it running!
" no it's not a sports car", yeah, of course not, you buy these cars for their fuel savings.
The Prius I drove had a planetary transmission and not a CVT. The planetary transmission has no belts, just gears that are always engaged all the time.
the Ecvt. It's a crazy design that I don't really understand, but the electric motors are more part of that transmission than a stand alone motor.
Gorgeous roads. Where did you shoot this video?
Yup, all said and done the Hyundai Ionic was the better buy. I'm totally happy with mine, 61.7. MPG, add their lifetime lithium battery warranty and best in car industry 10 yr. or 100,000 mile power train warranty. I've read they are $2,500 less expensive than a Prius. Also Android Auto and Apple Car play. Also first production car not to use a lead acid starter battery, instead it uses a rechargeable 12 volt lithium battery next to the main battery. If the 12 volt battery is too low, a simple toggle switch near the left knee area can jump start the car which is a brilliant idea. That's 3 lead acid batteries you won't have to buy at $200 each in the next 15 years. That's a $3,000 main lithium battery you won't have to buy in the future. 2 more cubic feet of storage over the Prius. Sports mode, which I rarely use, is there if you want it.
Is the cabin loud, _or is the engine quiet?_
I looked at both and I just couldn’t get myself to like the design of the new Prius. Both in and out. I fell in love with the ioniq right away. 2020!
Great review, I am buying Hyundai ioniQ in 2018. Really awesome car.
Then lease it
Love the accent and thanks for the honest review!
You didn't talk about the sport mode which gives it more power and a tighter handling on the steering for the Ioniq. However everything else is on point.
The guy is so thick he probably does not realise it has a sport mode.
The Prius also has a sport (power) mode that he failed to mention.
I’d really like to see a review from someone who’s actually driven a Prius. The “gear” handle isn’t terrible, it’s pretty easy to get used to
Own a 4th gen Prius. Recently drove an Ioniq as a hire car. I was quite impressed with the Ioniq, and yes, there was a certain niceness about having a traditional autobox. However, on the same commute it did 10mpg less than the Prius. Overall, a good car, but in some respects, it's a swing and a miss.
Toyota's stubbornness about refusing to offer Android Auto/Apple Car Play on any trim level, alongside the price premium makes the Ioniq all the more appealing from a value-for-money standpoint.
For everyone commenting about quality and reliability, go see what Hyundai has been doing on the JD Quality Survey for the past 5 years. They have long surpassed Toyota on quality and reliability. That is, not only on Hyundai, but with their other brands namely Kia and Genesis, as well!
Toyota is not bad, but you can't help but feel that they're relying on their past successes to carry them through the ever evolving future where the economy and competition are just getting stiffer and stiffer.
Jacques Nel 994,000 miles and going strong. No check engine lights or anything. 2005 Toyota Prius. 1,599,687.94 KM for those not living in the US.
Jacques Nel
You shouldn't necessarily be looking at the BRANDS that received the award but the CAR. And indeed, the Prius tops the list most of the time for good reason. In fact, the worst torture one could put a Prius through is to NOT drive it! The Prius is a car that likes to be driven, and will last far longer if driven a sizeable distance consistently. Funny how NiMH batteries are like that. Wouldn't expect the same out of the new ones with Lithium Ion batteries but hay there's a reason why Priuses are sometimes hard to find on used car lots - most of the time they're still on the road!
@@livingthedash6727 The statistics of the 2005 model is irrelevant to compare with the reliability of recent models as they are completely different.
@@livingthedash6727 one off example is not of statistical merit
Intelligent and informative review.
what about the ioniq sport mode????you didn't mention it
Thanks Mr. Little Bit .... he said 'Little Bit" like 295 times in 13 minutes
thanks for this!
Failed to mention the transmission is a DCT.
I totally agree with your report! Hyandai ioniq for me!!
I’m waiting for release of the Plug-In Hybrd Ioniq
That’s the Prius version I have now
Good review, exactly what I was looking for.
In the Ioniq is there room for 1.) more sound deadening insulation & 2.) a turbocharger and or a supercharger?
FOR8YESHUA the electric motors take the place of a supercharger.
Turbo would be wasted on the Atkinson Cycle engine, which has a 10:1 compression ratio but a 13:1 expansion ratio. (It’s a trick of valve timing.) the redline is about 5250rpm, but the engine sits at 1400-2500 most of the time.
Dan being savage on the slow prius driver comment. Love him
The Prius 4 is very easy to live with. Know this for over 3 years and 6 more with the Prius 3.
He's simply the forerunner of a new technology. No other car can take this away from him.
And no other car looks more different, better, can reach such a good mileage, offers enough room and is so reliable.
Whatelse do you want more?
Well done bro!!!
Prius has never had CVT. The transmission is replaced by electric motor with planetary gears. It can be called an eCVT, but that makes it sound more complicated.
How did you get a red Ioniq. I am only seeing dull colors.
2018 Bought it - Love it.
Hyundai Ioniq for me. Hyundai cars are getting really good and reliable.
I haven't seen an Ionic on our streets yet, but I think this car is gonna give the Prius a run for the money, because our Hyundai dealer is excellent.
I couldn't disagree more with this review. I've driven my 2017 Prius Two Eco for almost a year and I can tell you the engine is responsive. There's no need to "prepare" yourself to pass other slow vehicles. I drive frequently from Vegas to San Diego/Los Angeles and I have no issues keeping up with the flow of traffic. The estimated top speed for my model is 110 mph, which is totally wrong. I believe that it could reach 125 mph if there's no limiter and a decent stretch of road.
There are times when I have to be aggressive and times when I can take it slow. MPG range is anywhere from 42 - 65 (yes, I did get 65 mpg). I regularly get 50 - 57 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving.
It takes a little bit of getting used to, but will tell you I wouldn't go back to a regular gasoline engine after driving my Prius. I love the styling and futuristic look. The center gauges are easy to read and provide lots of info. The cloth seats are adequate. Leg room/ head room are decent and cargo space is an upgrade for me coming from a Corolla.
Overall, I give the 2017 Prius Two Eco a solid 4.5/5 stars.
this reviewer is full of shit. i've driver multiple fleet Prius from 2006 to 2017 2 ofthem wit h13 and 20 miles brand new and they're great cars. very nice, and only haters call them ugly cause they're projecting their ugly black soulless selves on the cars.
What's the Name of the Theme of 0:19-0:42?
Anyone has experience with driving any one of these in the snow? With snow tires?
His description of the Prius seats cracked me up
I like ioniq when I test drive amzing even cold weather in northern canada.
which has cheaper parts for repairs?
Intro and outro song?
You didn't mention the deal breaking bar when you look in that rear view mirror on the Ioniq. Prius sales are down, most will say because it's ugly. True, but once you see the price & even the lease offers people just walk away. I'd go with a Niro over either of these.
The Prius is different simply for the purpose of being different. I think it's too odd looking as well. It's all over the place with its interior and exterior. Toyota Prius is the bipolar hybrid car.
Edit: sound damping is actually the same in both compared to compact vehicles. You hear more because there is no engine noise. It makes them seem louder than they are. Use a meter if you don't believe me.
Dontcha just love clueless car reviewers?
Japanese Cars and Korean Cars is soo much better and best design.
12:58 That's what you came here for anyway
Prius features not CVT (continuously variable one) but HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) transmission as they call it. It has some planetary gears in it that help to distribute power from both gas engine and electric motor.
Having owned both cars I would say hands down the Ioniq is a much better built hybrid than Prius. Contrary to this review, the handling is better on the Ioniq and the MPG is much better than Toyota. The ride is quieter and the acceleration when passing beats the Prius. Add a 10 year, 100K warranty, lifetime warranty on the main battery, you can't beat the Ioniq. The Prius main battery failed at 100K (I still had to fork out $2000 after complaining to Toyota) and shortly thereafter the ABS system failed ($2500). The Prius went to the junkyard.
Tom Smith come tell us when the ioniq gets to 100k miles? Did you drive a 2017prius to 100k miles already?
Surely you had a lemon!
Sounds complete BS.
@@alexanderchenf1 sounds complete BS? First of all you might want to try a few grammar lessons. What I mentioned was my experience and nothing more.
@@tsmith3139 I have been driving my 2020 Prius XLE AWD. Close to 80,000 miles, no mechanical issue as a result of quality. The absence of spare tire did get me into trouble once though. Prius is an extremely reliable vehicle. I have been more attentive to my vehicle maintenance than the factory recommendation. You need to inspect, and clean or replace your hybrid battery filter when it is dirty. Most Hybrid battery failure is a result of being clogged up with dirt. It does not sound like you performed that crucial maintenance. Or, you bought a badly maintained vehicle/lemon. But even assuming the absence of maintenance, Prius can easily go above 100,000 miles.
He failed to mention that the Hyundai offers a lifetime warranty on the hybrid battery pack to the original owner. For me that makes all the more reason to go with the Hyundai. It's the only reason I ever bought a hybrid myself, a 2015 Sonata Hybrid Limited. Kinda wish I could have waited and bought this......i'm only able to average 43-49 mpg out of mine.
Only point in hybrids is to avoid a congestion charge other than that its pure Beverly for me (fuel savings etc) ice is so last century ;) even phevs are pointless in terms of cost (high maintenance costs of ice and actual purchase price) over ev unless you can't charge at home or work.
I don't understand why car review guy's always complain about the Prius' centered gage cluster. I love it. I was looking to upgrade to a newer car and had to choose another prius because i prefer the look of the centered gage cluster to the traditional old-fashioned looking cluster tucked awkwardly under my field of vision.
Ok, Ioniq wins hands down between the 2, but Kia Niro is my pick for a hybrid under $30K.
how is it little easier to live i think actually that the prius is the best of the best for practicality and the power train is already proven the shifter too is way easier to use as you think cheap doesnt always mean its better
Winer Ioniq? Casi no hablo ingles. I don't speak english
does this guy take a breath?
No, he just talks and talks...and talks 😉
Is it me or does this demonstrator go a bit over the top with objective complaints? Case in point: He stated that he had a problem with his head against the sunroof. Clearly his head to not touch the roof of the Ioniq. I'm very interested in the Ioniq, probably because it's new but currently, I'm still with my 2nd Prius and still love it.
1. Park is automatically selected when the Prius is switched off. Only need to press Park if you want to get out of the car while it is switched on.
2. The brakes feel odd when they are worn out? Worry about that after 250,000km or more.
The Prius shifter resembles that Claw Dropper game to get toys.
Wonder over time which car will last longer and be cheaper to repair/maintain...
patrapper7 The Prius, hands down. They are regularly used for 🚕 service in Japan where it is not uncommon to see them go close to a million miles often time with the original battery pack!!
This man has the lightest Irish accent I’ve ever heard
I wonder how reliable the ionic Is I like it over Prius
Brake fade, need to replace, and "wankyness" are totally different. Brake fade can occur on a brand new car. Need to replace is pads and/or rotors. "Wankyness" is subjective, I suppose, but is just bad brakes feel, which would differs from driver to driver. What I want to feel from a brake is minimal travel and braking very equivalent to the pressure being applied to the brakes with no sudden difference (that would be "wankyness"). I would like almost zero travel, braking equivalent to force applied, and a good back off feel, i.e., if I start backing off braking force I get a good equilvalent backing off of the braking. in other words, with such a car I would hardly need ABS.
Funny when you talk about the Ioniq power, because it's actually slower than the Prius. Maybe the gearbox makes it feel faster because of the changes in acceleration istead of the constant one in the Prius.
Not really, drove both, Ioniq is faster, especially if you put it in sport mode which the Prius don't have. 1 of the many reasons I bought 1 over the new Prius. From a former Prius owner.
Eric S Fisher Seriously, you concern that a bit over one second difference? With aggressive driving behavior, the hybrid is not saving much fuel because the regenerate brake is not able to recover much energy and the engine need to keep charging the battery.
林振华 it's more than a second. Yes in certain situations I am concern about it. Obviously that is why I bought it. So stop asking already answered questions.
Actually, the Prius IS slower. The Ioniq (and Niro, which I have) have a far superior 6-speed DCT. And Toyota's CVT is garbage. They could learn a thing or two from Honda.
Proof: i.imgur.com/a09V4Gr.png
What do you mean "Toyota's CVT is garbage"? It's probably the most reliable CVT on the market! I'm going to guess it's because of the usual illogical gripes about CVTs. One of these days you'll be smoked by a Nissan Altima and you'll wonder how that's possible with it having a small engine.
I'm wondering, how tall is the guy in the video?
Love the Ioniq, hoping to get one this year. Seems like a no brainer, looks great too
In 2019 android Auto and Apple car play is a necessity
What would I rather see in my driveway?
Probably the Ioniq, but damn I can’t seem to see anything more reliable than a Toyota.
(A little bit) used waayy to often
I love my Ioniq
Why did they stop making this car ??
Ioniq for the win
Repeat with me.
HYUN-DAI
not HAN-DAY
In the UK they say HY-on-day :))
the reviewer has no full stop , u have to breath brooo
The Prius interior just hurts to look at what were they thinking?! Imagine having to look at that interior everytime you get inside your car bruh
Hyundai ioniq is the answer 👍🏽
Ioniq is better in price and looks especially. i got one in intense blue.
I named her Michelle
Prius looks like bunch of sushi knives stuck on a magnet.
Dirk McDonaldson Face looks like a stretched catfish.