Toyota Camry Hybrid or Prius????

 

I am looking at purchasing a TCH or Prius.

My new commute will be approximately 55 miles one-way, with the
longest stretch of highway being 35 miles of the 55 miles.

I would really appreciate any feedback, insight, advice (price,
comfort, cargo capacity, etc.) on what to consider when comparing
these two vehicles.'

Thanks!
Jeannie

 



The Prius gets much better gas mileage.

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The Prius is a no-compromise car.  It's a normal car.  You don't lose
anything by going Prius over Camry.

Some people are more comfortable with the "mainstream"-ness of a Camry,
so that's why there's a Camry hybrid.  But the Camry hybrid doesn't
solve any other problems that the Prius doesn't solve.

Oh, with one exception--the Camry has a trunk, the Prius is a hatchback.

To offset that, the Prius gets better gas mileage.  Anyone can get into
a Prius and just drive it, complete with climate control on, and get
45mpg.  The Camry will get significantly lower mileage.

The Prius is a surprisingly large car inside.

I just completed a couple 6+ hour road trips in my Prius, and had zero
problems.  It was very comfortable.  And I'm not a particularly small
guy.

If you can run without the AC on, you can do your commute with one
gallon of gas each way in moderate weather.

 



Compare them side to side, sizewise.  Look at door thickness, and crumple
zone sizes.  That rear on the Prius looks a bit tender.

Then decide which one you'd rather be in, in the event of an accident.

 

Bob H wrote:


Any actual accident data, or just FUD?