2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Prius
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Elantra starts $14,866 lower (MSRP $23,499 vs $38,365 for the Prius).
- The Elantra has more power: up to 201 hp vs 196 hp.
- Only the Prius offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $23,499 | $38,365 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| City | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Highway | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 110 | 111 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 201 hp | 196 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.