If you want something close to the Prius in size while staying within the Toyota family, then the Corolla Hybrid is your best option. Like the Prius and the midsize Camry, the Corolla Hybrid offers all-wheel drive as a $1,400 option on all trims. And while the Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan ranks higher in our rankings, it doesn’t match the Toyota’s fuel economy. The Civic is rated at 50/47/49 mpg and offers up to 519 miles of range. By comparison, the Corolla Hybrid FWD is rated at 53/46/50 mpg and can travel up to 565 miles, due in part to a slightly larger fuel tank.
The Corolla Hybrid also undercuts the Civic Hybrid on price. The Corolla Hybrid LE FWD starts at $26,170, which is $4,420 less than the Honda. Meanwhile, the Corolla Hybrid XLE FWD starts at $30,535, roughly $3,000 less than the Civic Sport Touring Hybrid. And unlike the Corolla, the Civic Hybrid sedan doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.
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