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Honda CR-V vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda CR-V or Toyota Prius?

Honda CR-V vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Honda CR-V

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  • substantially more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Prius is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Honda CR-V costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Honda CR-V with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers barely more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 8 km more than the Honda CR-V.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers somewhat more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

CR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is a bit lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,821 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Honda CR-V offers substantially more boot space – 617 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the Honda CR-V carries visibly more – 475 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 52,100 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
59 - 152 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,821 - 1,988 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,866 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
335 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Honda
Brand
Toyota
Is the Honda CR-V offered with different drivetrains?

The Honda CR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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