You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

35 messages,  Last post on May 08, 2008 at 9:31 AM

You are in the Toyota Prius Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer

What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Cars, Car Comparisons, Sedan

Messages Page 3 of 4 1 2 3 4 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#16 of 35 Re: Prius vs Camry [caaz] by stevegoz Jul 10, 2007 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: caaz (Jul 10, 2007 6:42 am) That's funny; most industry experts report that Toyota is working to develop a hybrid version of every one of its production models. [Think they'll also make a non-hybrid Prius??? ]
#17 of 35 Camry Hybrid vs Prius by quixotic1 Jul 10, 2007 (4:34 pm)
I took a hard look at both of these cars. Drove them both. Have 2 friends with loaded Priuses and got their opinions too. (Both said buy a Prius). After driving both cars I chose the Camry Hybrid 50th Anniversary. Here's why. Although my friends in So Fl. have been getting a little over 50mpg around town in their Prius, on the highway it's been more like 44.5 mpg. These are great #s but these people also drive 5 miles under the speed limit and do all they can to get the best mileage. I, on the other hand, do not drive under the speed limit (usually a few mph over). I also want a trunk because I haul my golf clubs wherever I go and don't want to listen to them clanking around behind me. I also like power seats (heated), and a moonroof. Prius does not offer these features. When I test drove the two cars side by side at the dealer (for over 20 miles each), I noticed that the Prius' seat was not as comfortable for me and there was considerably more road noise in the Prius. Especially from the front wheels. The crash tests are better on the Camry too. I bought the Camry and have about 1300 miles on her. I am seeing mpg improvement since new. Today I took a 250 mile trip and averaged 41.1. mpg! This was with 3 adults, 1 dog, 2 sets of golf clubs and some luggage. For me, the TCH is the clear winner. I am extremely happy with this car. Replies to this message: davidg1 (Dec 12, 2007 8:32 am)
#18 of 35 Re: TCH versus Prius - Pro's and Con's? [beachgirl1106] by gmacjr Oct 29, 2007 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: beachgirl1106 (Jul 03, 2007 6:45 am) Hello beachcirl1, I am the owner of an 05 Prius and an 07 Camry, both hybrids. I average about 45 mpg on the prius and about 35 mpg on the camry. I have had no problems with either one. I have about 35K on the prius and 15K on the camry. Both cars were built for economy and they deliver. They both have very good pick up and handle very well at highway speeds. I highly recommend both cars. However, the Camry looks and feel like most pure gas cars. It depends on whether you want to look "green" or want be "green" and not look "green" I was looking for economy because it pains me to pay the high gas prices.
#19 of 35 Insulated Storage Bottle by emgr Nov 15, 2007 (3:05 pm)
Does the Camry use the insulated storage bottle to hold hot coolant like the Prius? Replies to this message: stevedebi (Nov 15, 2007 6:04 pm) talmy1 (Nov 15, 2007 9:42 pm)
#20 of 35 Re: Insulated Storage Bottle [emgr] by stevedebi Nov 15, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: emgr (Nov 15, 2007 3:05 pm) "Does the Camry use the insulated storage bottle to hold hot coolant like the Prius?"   Hmmm, good question. The Highlander Hybrid doesn't have the system.
#21 of 35 Re: Insulated Storage Bottle [emgr] by talmy1 Nov 15, 2007 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: emgr (Nov 15, 2007 3:05 pm) The Camry does not. It also doesn't have the bladder in the gas tank.
#22 of 35 Re: Camry Hybrid vs Prius [quixotic1] by davidg1 Dec 12, 2007 (8:32 am)
Replying to: quixotic1 (Jul 10, 2007 4:34 pm) i am wondering how you got all that into the camry trunk?? there is actually less room in it than the prius my wife has a 2007 prius with heated front seats. my son bought the prius over the camry hybrid, in part, because more room for stuff in the prius
#23 of 35 Had both by brookslake Jan 16, 2008 (5:44 pm)
I had a 2005 Prius that I put 56,000 miles on before I sold it. I did not feel comfortable in the car for two reasons, and two reason only. The first being in high winds, I felt that the car was not solid on the ground and was getting blown around a lot. The second issue, I live in a snow state, and if I was taking off from a stop, and the tires would slip, the traction system worked by shutting off all the power and then adding it back in. This would scare the you know what out of me. I now have a 2007 Camry Hybrid, day and night difference. The Camry is solid, the traction control works extremely well. Got 45 mpg with the Prius, and getting 35 with the Camry. I will give up the 10 mpg to feel safe.
#24 of 35 Re: Prius vs Camry [smr36] by cesarz Jan 19, 2008 (6:34 am)
Replying to: smr36 (Jul 10, 2007 6:54 am) Try: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/05/reports_toyotas.html   This is what is going to happen: The Camry Hybrid dissapears, the current Prius becomes Prius B, a smaller Yaris-size Prius A appears, and a larger Camry-size Prius C appears.   From many sources (too many to list), the Prius B will be turbocharged (increased performance), goes to Lithium-Ion batteries, becomes plug-in (but just 7 mile range in full electric) and gets up to 100 mpg. Really.   Hybrid versions of other Toyota / Lexus models will continue. Replies to this message: gagrice (Jan 19, 2008 7:12 am) lzc (Jan 19, 2008 7:52 am) wvgasguy (Jan 20, 2008 7:21 am)
#25 of 35 Re: Prius vs Camry [cesarz] by gagrice Jan 19, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: cesarz (Jan 19, 2008 6:34 am) I would not expect a PHEV before 2011. They will need a good replacement for the Camry hybrid before dumping it. That could be a mistake. Not everyone likes the styling of the Prius. I guess we hide and watch.

Messages Page 3 of 4 1 2 3 4 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Prius Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius