Autoweek: Volt v. Prius

Just too hard to call at the moment?

The Toyota Prius is like a Super Bowl Champ the following season, everyone is trying to knock you off the top. Thus, when GM debuted the Chevy Volt concept, many wondered if this plug-in hybrid could be a Prius-killer.

But, according to AutoWeek's Richard Truett, the jury will be out on that match up for a few years.

Although the Volt - on paper, at least - could out-miser the Prius, GM has a lot to prove."

For example, GM doesn't even have a fully functioning Volt, while the Prius is on the verge of massive upgrades (more on third generation Prius). In addition, many speculate the development costs of the Volt will be more than the Prius. So, can a Volt cost-effectively fight the Prius?

My guess is that both will be fantastic vehicles - different strokes for different folks.