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Ford Focus vs. Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Toyota Prius contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Focus and the Toyota Prius.

When we compare the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota Prius.

Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Focus ranges from $10,261 to $16,674 while a used 2018 Toyota Prius is priced between $14,984 to $26,279.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 143 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 118 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 115 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles.This gives the Ford Focus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Prius the advantage in maximum range. The Focus uses electricity, and the Prius uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
Ford Focus
Toyota Prius

2018 Ford Focus Electric
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

29120

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact Cars)

31145

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

29120 - 36620

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

23475

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

25961

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

22200 - 33220

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

13861

Price Range:

10261 - 16674

Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact Cars)

15466

Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

13861 - 17570

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

385

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

77021

# Good or Great Deals:

121

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

20753

Price Range:

14984 - 26279

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

17993

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

15580 - 20753

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

128

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

96015

# Good or Great Deals:

46

Ford Focus Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.162413 / 10

Reliability:

8.888353 / 10

Retained Value:

8.598888 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Electric Compact Cars)

4.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Electric Compact Cars)

2.5 - 8.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.0

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

5.0 - 7.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.331



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.426340541590604

Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact Cars)

1.7 - 4.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.031630850172222

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.0 - 2.7

Ford Focus Rankings

Not yet available

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 15

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

18 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

21 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Ford Focus Trim Levels

Electric

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

Four, Four Touring, One, Three, Three Touring, Two, Two Eco

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

143 hp

Torque:

184 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.039 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.039 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not applicable

MPGe:

118 / 96 / 107

Range (city/hwy):

115 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

33.5 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

5.5 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


54 / 50 / 52

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

610 / 565 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.7 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

24.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

117.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3622 lbs

Width:

80.5 inches

Height:

58.2 inches

Length:

172.9 inches

Wheelbase:

104.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3075 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

178.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Shadow Black

Gold

White Gold

Gray

Magnetic

Green

Outrageous Green Metallic Clearcoat

Red

Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat

Silver

Ingot Silver

White

Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gold

Not available

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Hypersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Blue

Blue Crush Metallic

Interior Colors

Gray

Light Stone / Medium Light Stone

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Moonstone

Beige

Harvest Beige

Black

Black

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