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Toyota Prius vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Subaru Forester?

Toyota Prius vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Forester is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

Forester

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers visibly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 87 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is very slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,693 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers significantly more boot space – 508 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries markedly more – 492 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 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.

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
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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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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Toyota Prius
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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