Head to head
2026 Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Toyota Corolla
Shown: 2026 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Toyota Prius
Shown: 2026 Prius AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 2026 Toyota Prius AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Corolla Hybrid SE AWD | Prius AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
| MPG Hwy | 41 mpg | 54 mpg |
| MPG City | 47 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 44 mpg | 54 mpg |
| Body | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,350 | $1,100 |
| Eco Score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| CO₂ | 199 g/mi | 163 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Prius both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.