2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Lexus UX 300h vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
LexusUX 300hMSRP fromFrom $44,795Ahead on 1 pointToyotaPrius Plug-in HybridMSRP fromFrom $40,050Ahead on 4 points
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Prius Plug-in Hybrid starts $4,745 lower (MSRP $40,050 vs $44,795 for the UX 300h).
- The Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses 1.1 L/100 km less combined (4.5 vs 5.6), about 220 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 7.4/10 vs 6.8/10.
- The Prius Plug-in Hybrid has more power: up to 220 hp vs 196 hp.
- Only the UX 300h offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 UX 300h and 1 for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | LexusLexus UX 300h | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $44,795 | $40,050 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| City | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Highway | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Electric range | — | 72 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 130 | — |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 196 hp | 220 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.