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Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Sedan · Hydrogen · FWD
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Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
Car A
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)
A hydrogen fuel cell option with strong reliability and safety signals, the first‑gen Mirai fits city driving and small families with its 4‑seat layout. Its 500 km range and calm FWD demeanor make it a sensible, value‑minded choice within its niche.
4 seatsSedanHydrogen5-star safety
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Car B
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
A five-seat FWD hybrid that emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and long-range comfort, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid suits road trips and value-minded families. If you need punchy performance or extra-large cargo space, look elsewhere.
5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safety215 hpHybrid
Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame branddifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 57 / 62
City 53 / 41
Budget / value 61 / 65
Road trip 51 / 76
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 18 / 25
Practical 47 / 46
Premium 30 / 33
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) · Orange = Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) Toyota Avalon Hybrid
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Pros & cons

Toyota Mirai (1st Generation)

  • 500 km range supports commuting and weekend trips
  • Signals highlight reliability and safety as key strengths
  • City‑friendly manners from FWD and 0–100 km/h in 9 s
  • Four seats and a 371‑L trunk suit small‑family errands

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

  • Long range and efficient for its class (about 800 km, 5.7 combined consumption)
  • Seats five with a useful 453 L trunk for family duties
  • Good value in its segment at around $36,700
  • Easygoing acceleration for daily driving (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s)

Verdict

Pick Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Toyota Mirai (1st Generation) is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Toyota Avalon Hybrid if…
More power
Toyota Avalon Hybrid puts out 215 hp vs 113 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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