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.
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…
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…
2023 Toyota Prius Prime
Clear winThe 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.
| Category · weight | 2023 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 88.2 | 2023 Kia Stingeroverall 82.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 41.8 |
| Safetyw 4 | 92.5 | 94.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 50 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 88.2 | 82.1 |
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.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius Prime
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
Top recalls
- criticalEngine And Engine Cooling24V169000 · 36,248 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius Prime | Kia Stinger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius Prime SE | Stinger RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 52 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,200 | $3,100 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 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.