Pre-Owned 2017 Prius vs Volt
2017 Toyota Prius vs. 2017 Chevrolet Volt in St. Louis, MO
Filling up the gas tank is a significant regular expense for anyone who owns a car. If you want to make fewer trips to the pump, or do your part to help the environment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid may be a solid choice for you. So which of the increasing selection of partially electric vehicles should you buy? The Prius is the most popular hybrid vehicle in America, so we compared it against Chevrolet’s plug-in hybrid to see which makes the most economical sense for our customers in the St. Louis, MO area.
Prius vs. Volt: MSRP
Is it worth it to buy a hybrid car? It depends on which one you buy! The 2017 Chevy Volt compact hybrid starts at $34,095 MSRP. Not only is the Toyota Prius significantly more affordable, so is every single model in the Prius family, including the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid!
- 2017 Prius - $24,685 MSRP*
- 2017 Prius c (compact) - $20,150 MSRP*
- 2017 Prius v (wagon) - $26,675 MSRP*
- 2017 Prius Prime (plug-in) - $27,100 MSRP*
A 2017 Prius is a steal in comparison, especially when you consider their excellent reliability that ensures you’ll be able to drive your Prius for many years to come with little to no repairs needed. The 2017 Toyota Prius also has the second best resale value of hybrid cars, according to KBB.com - the Chevy Volt was not among the top three - and was named the Best Hybrid Car for the Money by U.S. News & World Report.
Prius vs. Volt: Efficiency
The Toyota Prius remains the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the U.S. without a plug. Meanwhile, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is capable of operating for 53 miles on electric charge alone before switching over to conventional hybrid operation.
Looking at miles-per-gallon, customers will likely be more satisfied with the Prius. After all, in order to benefit from the Volt’s electric range, drivers will need up to 13 hours to charge it using a standard 120-V household outlet and 4.5 hours with a 240-V outlet. For comparison, the plug-in version of the Prius takes 5.5 hours at home or slightly over two hours at a public 240-V charger.
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2017 Toyota Prius |
Model |
2017 Chevrolet Volt |
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54 MPG OR 58 MPG in Prius Two Eco trim |
City Mileage |
43 MPG |
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50 MPG OR 53 MPG in Prius Two Eco trim |
Highway Mileage |
42 MPG |
Prius vs. Volt: Interior
Since both models are small hatchbacks, you’d expect similar space inside. However, the Prius is definitely roomier. Additionally, the interior of the Prius includes soft-touch upholstery and chrome accents, a cargo area tonneau cover to shield your belongings, and impressive technology such as dual full-color multi-information display screens in the instrument panel with an energy monitor and other helpful measurement tools.
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2017 Toyota Prius |
Model |
2017 Chevrolet Volt |
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93.1 cu. ft. |
Passenger Space |
90.3 cu. ft. |
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39.4-in./37.4-in. |
Front/Rear Headroom |
37.8-in./35.8-in. |
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43.2-in./33.4-in. |
Front/Rear Legroom |
42.1-in./34.7-in. |
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24.6 cu. ft. |
Rear Cargo Space |
10.6 cu. ft. |
Schedule a Test Drive
If you are interested in getting a look at the current Toyota Prius first-hand, we have many different models to choose from. Take any for a test drive when you fill out the appointment scheduler on our website and visit Seeger Toyota in St. Louis, MO.
*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $865 for Cars, $940 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4 Gas, RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Gas, Highlander Hybrid, 4Runner and Tacoma), $1,095 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,195 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary.