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Toyota Prius vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Hyundai IONIQ 9?

Toyota Prius vs Hyundai IONIQ 9: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 9

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Prius is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,451 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 534 km more than the Toyota Prius.

IONIQ 9

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 Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is substantially lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,594 kg. The difference is around 974 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers slightly more boot space – 338 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 carries significantly more – 643 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 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
IONIQ 9

Hyundai IONIQ 9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 620 km
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Hyundai IONIQ 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
59,900 - 75,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
600 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
2,594 - 2,689 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
338 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
586 - 643 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
218 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
160 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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