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Toyota Prius vs. Toyota Prius c

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius and the Toyota Prius c.

In comparing the Toyota Prius's and the Toyota Prius c's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Prius c has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius's and the Toyota Prius c's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Toyota Prius c.

Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Prius ranges from $16,642 to $27,994 while a used 2019 Toyota Prius c is priced between $11,674 to $24,061.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius loses 30.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius c loses 27.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius c retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius is 9.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius c's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Prius c being ranked 7 out of 25. Out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars, the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 and the Toyota Prius c is ranked 2.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius is 8.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius c the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius c.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius c base engine makes 99 horsepower. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 56 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 599 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 Toyota Prius the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Prius c. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Prius has higher safety ratings than the Toyota Prius c, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,770

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,594

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,400 - $33,520

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$22,498

Price Range:

$16,642 - $27,994

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$19,881

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$16,631 - $22,498

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

174

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

69,673

# Good or Great Deals:

70

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,958

Price Range:

$11,674 - $24,061

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

5

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

53,935

# Good or Great Deals:

3

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius c

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 21.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Toyota Prius c Rankings

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

19 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

25 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Toyota Prius Trim Levels

L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, Limited, XLE, XLE AWD-e

Toyota Prius c Trim Levels

L, LE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

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):

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):

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:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.040 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:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


58 / 53 / 56

Range (city/hwy):

655 / 599 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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

Range (city/hwy):

456 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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:

27.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.5 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:

3010 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

57.9 inches

Length:

180 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

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:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P175/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Electric Storm Blue

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Blue

Blue Streak Metallic / Tide Pool Pearl

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Absolutely Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Moonstone

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Gray/Black

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