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Toyota Prius vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Toyota Prius vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 356,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers substantially more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 71 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 657 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries significantly more – 375 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

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
Toyota Prius
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Toyota Prius
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Ferrari
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