Compare the2025 Toyota PriusVS 2025 Honda Accord

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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With its standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with Pre-Collision, the Toyota Prius is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Honda Accord, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Prius	Accord
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	-23 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-3 MPH
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-19 MPH
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Low beams	-34 MPH	No Slowing
Warning Issued-Low beams	1.9 sec	No Warning

The Prius has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Accord doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The Prius has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Accord doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Prius Limited offers an optional Panoramic View Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Accord only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Toyota Prius offers an optional Panoramic View Monitor and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Honda Accord doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

The Prius has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. Only the Accord SE/Sport/EX-L/Touring offers a blind spot warning system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Prius has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert to warn the driver of approaching traffic and automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a collision. Only the Accord SE/Sport/EX-L/Touring offers Cross Traffic Monitor and the Accord’s Cross Traffic Monitor does not include automatic braking.

Both the Prius and the Accord have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Prius is safer than the Honda Accord:

	Prius	Accord
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	163	202
Neck Injury Risk	23%	25.5%
Neck Stress	237 lbs.	258 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	36 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	131/151 lbs.	245/270 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	25.3%	32.5%
Neck Stress	151 lbs.	243 lbs.
Neck Compression	23 lbs.	39 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	249/159 lbs.	412/421 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Prius is safer than the Honda Accord:

	Prius	Accord
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	705 lbs.	722 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	11 inches	12 inches
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	666 lbs.	805 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Prius for 1 year and 13000 miles longer than Honda pays for maintenance for the Accord (2/25000 vs. 1/12000).

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Honda dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Prius’ warranty.

Reliability

The battery on the Prius is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Prius’ battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Accord’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Prius’ reliability 12 points higher than the Honda Accord and 30 points higher than the Honda Accord Hybrid.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 59 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 18th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota third in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fourth.

Engine

The Prius’ optional 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 4 more horsepower (196 vs. 192) than the Accord’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Prius 2.0 is faster than the Honda Accord turbo 4 cyl.:

	Prius	Accord
Zero to 60 MPH	7.2 sec	7.9 sec
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	16.1 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	91.7 MPH	87.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Prius gets better mileage than the Accord:

			MPG
Prius
	FWD	LE 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	57 city/56 hwy
		XLE/Nightshade/Limited 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	52 city/52 hwy
	AWD	LE 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	53 city/54 hwy
		XLE/Nightshade/Limited 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	49 city/50 hwy
Accord
	FWD	EX-L 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	51 city/44 hwy
		Sport/Touring 2.0 4-cyl. Hybrid	46 city/41 hwy
		1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	29 city/37 hwy

Brakes and Stopping

The Prius stops much shorter than the Accord:

	Prius	Accord
70 to 0 MPH	171 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	122 feet	133 feet	Motor Trend

Suspension and Handling

The Prius XLE handles at .88 G’s, while the Accord pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Prius XLE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Accord Sport-L Hybrid (26.8 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 27.9 seconds @ .58 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Prius LE’s turning circle is 4 feet tighter than the Accord’s (34.4 feet vs. 38.4 feet). The Prius XLE/Nightshade/Limited’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the Accord’s (35.4 feet vs. 38.4 feet).

Chassis

The Prius is 1 foot, 2.6 inches shorter than the Accord, making the Prius easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Prius Limited is quieter than the Accord:

	Prius	Accord
At idle	32 dB	40 dB
Full-Throttle	76 dB	76 dB

Cargo Capacity

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Prius’ hatch uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the cargo area. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the Accord’s useful trunk space.

The Prius’ standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Accord’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Prius Limited has a standard power liftgate, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Accord doesn’t offer a power trunk.

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Prius and the Accord have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Prius is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Accord prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Prius’ front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Accord’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Prius the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Accord can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Prius’ standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the Accord EX-L/Touring.

Compared to the Honda Accord, the Toyota Prius XLE/Nightshade/Limited eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

Compared to the Honda Accord’s traditional radio, the Toyota Prius equipped with standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks.

The Prius Limited’s optional Advanced Park can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Accord doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Prius and the Honda Accord, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its February 2024 issue and they ranked the Toyota Prius Limited first. They ranked the Honda Accord third.

Motor Trend selected the Prius as their 2024 Car of the Year. The Accord has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Prius as the 2024 North American Car of the Year. The Accord was last chosen in 2018.

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