The Toyota Prius sits near the top of our rankings, thanks to its comfortable ride, roomy interior, great safety and reliability ratings, and low ownership costs.

Pros & Cons
Excellent fuel economy
Roomy interior and cargo space
Comfortable ride
Pokey acceleration
Cheap interior materials
New for 2013
No major changes
Features & Specs

5
SEATING
51 CITY
48 HWY

FWD
DRIVETRAIN

98
HORSEPOWER

The 2013 Toyota Prius ranking is based on its score within the 2013 Compact Cars category. Currently the Toyota Prius has a score of 8.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 50 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

#2 in Used Small Cars $12K to $14K
#2 in 2013 Compact Cars
#3 in 2013 Affordable Small Cars
#3 in 2013 Hybrid Cars
#6 in Used Compact Cars $10K to $15K
#15 in Used Hybrid Cars under $15K
Winner 2013 Best Hatchback for Families

The 2013 Toyota Prius is an excellent choice in the compact car class. It’s a gas-sipping hybrid that offers a winning mix of ride comfort, interior space, reliability, and high fuel economy. Factor in its good safety ratings and it’s easy to see why we named it the 2013 Best Hatchback for Families. Notably, the 2013 Prius c, Prius v, and Prius Plug-in hybrids are reviewed separately. The Prius does have a few drawbacks though. If zippy acceleration or a luxe interior are a must – you’ll want to look elsewhere.