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2023 Kia Stinger vs 2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 88.2 to 82.1, on fuel & range. The Kia Stinger is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.

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2023 Kia Stinger

The 2023 Kia Stinger is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Stinger RWD, is EPA-rated a…

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid midsize hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius Pri…

Verdict · default weights

2023 Toyota Prius Prime

Clear win

The Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 88.2 to 82.1, on fuel & range. The Kia Stinger is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.

Fuel & range2023 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 58.2
Performance2023 Kia Stinger leads by 50
Safety2023 Kia Stinger leads by 1.9
Category · weight2023 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 88.22023 Kia Stingeroverall 82.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310041.8
Safetyw 492.594.4
Space & cargow 2100100
Performancew 250100
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall88.282.1

Toyota Prius Prime: model-level data · Kia Stinger: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and the answer flips.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Prius Prime

Safety Signal80 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls4
Owner complaints5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Power Train (2), Exterior Lighting (1)

Top recalls

  • highLatches/Locks/Linkages24V274000 · 55,690 vehicles
  • moderateLatches/Locks/Linkages26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
  • minorEquipment24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles

Kia Stinger

Safety Signal85 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints5 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutStructure (3), Visibility (1), Air Bags (1)

Top recalls

  • criticalEngine And Engine Cooling24V169000 · 36,248 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota Prius PrimeKia Stinger
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsPHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedPrius Prime SEStinger RWD
Combined mpg / MPGe5225
EPA annual fuel cost$1,200$3,100
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Kia Stinger?

The Toyota Prius Prime wins clearly, 88.2 to 82.1, on fuel & range. The Kia Stinger is ahead on performance and safety. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime scores 88.2 and the 2023 Kia Stinger 82.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Kia Stinger?

2023 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 4 recalls. 2023 Kia Stinger: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.