Ford Focus vs. Toyota Prius c
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and Toyota Prius c 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 c.
When we compare the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Prius c'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 c has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the Toyota Prius c's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the Toyota Prius c.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Focus ranges from $10,261 to $16,674 while a used 2018 Toyota Prius c is priced between $11,994 to $22,992.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 143 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius c base engine makes 99 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 c is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles.This gives the Ford Focus the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Prius c the advantage in maximum range. The Focus uses electricity, and the Prius c uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius c 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 c has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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:
20630
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
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:
17095
Price Range:
11994 - 22992
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63827
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.508734 / 10
Reliability:
8.725942 / 10
Retained Value:
8.80026 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 c
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.23
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:
3.1343437749914953
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Prius c Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Ford Focus Trim Levels
Electric
Toyota Prius c Trim Levels
Four, One, Three, Two
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:
2 years / 25000 miles
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):
4 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:
4 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:
99 hp @ 4800 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:
1.5 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):
48 / 43 / 46
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 409 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:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.5 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:
2530 lbs
Width:
68.6 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
162.4 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 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 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P175/65R15
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
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Moonglow
Beige
Sandstorm
Blue
Blue Streak Metallic / Tide Pool Pearl
Orange
Tangerine Splash Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Stone / Medium Light Stone
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
