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Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Toyota Prius?

Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Prius is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,494 £.

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 only slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Nexo

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 markedly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers considerably more boot space – 510 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo is clearly superior overall 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.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type : Hydrogen
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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