CAR WARS! The Toyota Prius And Hyundai Ioniq SQUARE OFF — WHICH Green Car Is The BEST?

Verdict 

First place: Toyota Prius

Hybrids have to deliver impressive efficiency, and the Toyota beats the Ioniq on paper and in the real world. It’s more expensive, but has a decent spec, plus its cabin is roomier and there’s virtually nothing to separate these cars on boot space. The Prius serves up decent performance as well, while the ride is also more refined. Four generations of development mean this is the most complete hybrid yet.

Second place: Hyundai Ioniq

This first attempt at a full-on hybrid family hatch from Hyundai is a strong one. The Ioniq offers plenty of practicality at an affordable price, with lots of kit, too. However, the electric motor and petrol engine aren’t integrated as well as in the Prius, and the car isn’t as comfortable, either. Still, if efficiency on a budget is your main concern, the Ioniq is a great alternative to the Toyota.

Dexter1 - 11/7/2016 11:53:43 PM

+2 Boost

The Prius is too hideous to be seen in, so I guess the Audioniq wins.

MDarringer - 11/8/2016 8:46:04 AM

-2 Boost

The Ironic is better looking so that would be how I'd choose.

MrEE - 11/8/2016 6:49:16 PM

+4 Boost

Ioniq looks entry level. Prius looks, well like a Prius, the gold standard of green and quality.

MDarringer - 11/8/2016 8:52:18 PM

0 Boost

and Hyundai matches that,

800over - 11/9/2016 10:13:52 AM

+3 Boost

Do you even read the stuff you post Darringer?