2025 Hyundai Venue vs 2025 Toyota Prius

$20,200 · Hatchback

$28,350 · Hatchback

Comparison Overview

The age-old question for city dwellers is often balancing up-front cost against long-term savings and performance. If budget is your primary concern, the 2025 Hyundai Venue starts strong at just $20,200 compared to the 2025 Toyota Prius's $28,350, a significant initial saving of $8,150. However, the Prius fights back hard on running costs, delivering an outstanding combined 57 MPG versus the Venue's 31 MPG. Power output also creates a stark contrast: the Venue offers 121 hp, while the Prius boasts 194 hp, meaning the hybrid enjoys a substantial 73 hp advantage. While the Venue is the shorter vehicle at 159.1 inches, the Prius offers superior utility with 23.8 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Venue's 18.7 cu ft, even though the Venue is taller at 61.6 inches.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Toyota Prius

The Prius wins for commuters due to its exceptional 57 MPG fuel economy, dramatically lowering daily running expenses.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Toyota Prius

The Prius offers more overall space, winning with 23.8 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Venue's 18.7 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Toyota Prius

With 194 hp, the Prius offers significantly more performance than the Venue's 121 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Hyundai Venue

The Venue is the clear value winner based purely on initial investment, saving buyers $8,150 at the dealership.

Choose the Hyundai Venue if...

You need the absolute lowest possible starting price, beginning at just $20,200.
You prefer a slightly taller profile (61.6 inches) for better visibility in tight city traffic.
You want to avoid the complexity of hybrid systems and prefer a standard naturally aspirated engine setup.

Choose the Toyota Prius if...

You drive long distances regularly and prioritize saving money via the 57 MPG rating.
You need better acceleration, benefiting from the 73 extra horsepower pushing the total to 194 hp.
You frequently carry passengers or luggage, needing the 23.8 cu ft of available cargo space.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Hyundai Venue	Toyota Prius
Length	159.1"	181.1"
Width	69.7"	70.2"
Height	61.6"	55.9"
Wheelbase	99.2"	108.3"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Drum Brakes	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Blind Spot Monitor	—	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
LED Headlights	—	✓
Daytime Running Lights	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	1.6 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	hybrid
Horsepower	121 hp @ 6300 rpm	194 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm	—
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	29/32 MPG	57/56 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	31 MPG	57 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	345.1/380.8 mi.	644.1/632.8 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.9 gal.	11.3 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	—
Single Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Push Button Start	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Infotainment Display	8.0 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	6
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
One-Touch Power Windows	—	4
Keyless Entry	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Front Head Room	39.4 in.	38.0 in.
Front Leg Room	41.3 in.	43.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room	53.9 in.	55.3 in.
Front Hip Room	52.1 in.	54.7 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	6-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Rear Head Room	38.6 in.	36.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	34.3 in.	34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	53.7 in.	52.8 in.
Rear Hip Room	43.5 in.	51.7 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Wheel Material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	15 x 6.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	185/65R15	195/60R17
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	—
Wheel Cover Type	—	✓
Wheel Diameter	—	17 in

Suspension

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Front Suspension Type	Independent	—
Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	—	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Hyundai	Toyota
Basic Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	10 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	2 yr./ 25000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	10 yr./ 150000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Hyundai Venue and 2025 Toyota Prius.

Is the Toyota Prius's higher price tag justified by its fuel savings over the Hyundai Venue?

The Prius costs $8,150 more upfront, but its 26 MPG advantage (57 MPG vs. 31 MPG) means you will recoup a substantial portion of that difference quickly through lower fuel costs.

Which car is physically easier to maneuver and park in a crowded downtown area?

The Hyundai Venue is the smaller vehicle, measuring 159.1 inches long compared to the Prius's 181.1 inches, making the Venue slightly nimbler for tight parking spots.

If I'm an enthusiast who enjoys spirited driving, which vehicle should I pick?

The Prius is the definitive choice here; it produces 194 hp versus the Venue's 121 hp, giving it a clear edge in responsiveness and power delivery.

Do both vehicles use the same type of fuel?

Yes, both the 2025 Hyundai Venue and the 2025 Toyota Prius are compatible with regular unleaded gasoline.

How much more cargo room does the Prius offer compared to the Venue?

The Prius provides 23.8 cubic feet of cargo space, which is 5.1 cubic feet more than the Venue's 18.7 cubic feet capacity.

Since both use CVTs, will the driving experience feel similar?

While both use continuously variable-speed automatic transmissions, the difference in horsepower (194 hp vs 121 hp) will make the power delivery and acceleration feel vastly different between the two cars.