Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 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 Fusion Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
When comparing the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a better car than the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $5,933 to $14,933 while a used 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $7,559 to $18,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 54 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid loses 35.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid retains 18.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion Hybrid being ranked 12 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid being ranked 8 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Fusion Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 554 miles. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles.This gives the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. The Fusion Hybrid uses gasoline, and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Fusion Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
28243
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25990 - 34800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
28347
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23215 - 34345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10140
Price Range:
5933 - 14933
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
11624
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9587 - 14615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112371
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13757
Price Range:
7559 - 18998
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
12212
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
9758 - 13757
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87973
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 4.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.078
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.4 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.139
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2342928507970448
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 4.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8272118671182056
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 6.9
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings
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22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Advanced, Base
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
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:
5 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
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 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):
44 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
594 / 554 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
51 / 49 / 50
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 530 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3639 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3194 lbs
Width:
68.7 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Deep Impact Blue Metallic
Gray
Guard / Magnetic Metallic
Red
Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic / Tectonic Metallic
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Clearwater Blue Metallic
Gray
Winter Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Green
Sea Glass Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Earth Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
