Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Prime
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Toyota Prius Prime 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 Prime.
In comparing the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Prime'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, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Prime's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Hybrid is a better car than the Toyota Prius Prime.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $14,991 to $23,978 while a used 2020 Toyota Prius Prime is priced between $20,087 to $29,879.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 49.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Prime loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 18.3 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 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius Prime's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion Hybrid being ranked 9 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 11 out of 25.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius Prime the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion Hybrid an advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius Prime base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Fusion Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Prius Prime is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion Hybrid. The Fusion Hybrid uses regular unleaded, and the Prius Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid midsize cars, the Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Ford Fusion Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of 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 Prime have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,870 - $36,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,870 - $36,090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,426
Price Range:
$14,991 - $23,978
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$19,426 - $25,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
139
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66,691
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,428
Price Range:
$20,087 - $29,879
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,071
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$19,426 - $25,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,228
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.2 - 8.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.2 - 8.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 14.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 14.4
Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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23 out of / 25Toyota Prius Prime Rankings
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23 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
Police Responder, SE, SEL, Titanium
Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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):
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.036 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):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
602 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
55 / 53 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
652 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3695 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:
3365 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
182.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Velocity Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Magnetism
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Titanium Glow
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Medium Light Stone
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Moonstone
