Toyota Prius c vs. Honda CR-Z
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius c and Honda CR-Z 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 c and the Honda CR-Z.
In comparing the Toyota Prius c's and the Honda CR-Z's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Honda CR-Z has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius c's and the Honda CR-Z's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Toyota Prius c ranges from $9,992 to $19,694 while a used 2016 Honda CR-Z is priced between $9,515 to $20,947.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius c’s base engine makes 99 horsepower, and the Honda CR-Z base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Prius c is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The CR-Z is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 403 miles. This gives the Toyota Prius c the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda CR-Z. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius c has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Honda CR-Z has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and cargo space.
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:
$19,560
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,295
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,947
Price Range:
$9,992 - $19,694
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N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90,229
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,724
Price Range:
$9,515 - $20,947
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,196
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda CR-Z Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius c
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
23%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-Z
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
29.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Prius c Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
8 out of / 8Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
25 out of / 25Honda CR-Z Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Prius c Trim Levels
Four, One, Persona Special Edition, Three, Two
Honda CR-Z Trim Levels
EX, EX-L w/Navi, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
99 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
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):
53 / 46 / 50
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 38 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
329 / 403 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
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:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
25.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2496 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
157.3 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2648 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
161.5 inches
Wheelbase:
95.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Streak Metallic / Sparkling Sea Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Electric Lime Metallic
Orange
Sun Fusion / Tangerine Splash Pearl
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Moonglow / Super White
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Aegean Blue Metallic
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Not available
White
Ivory Pearl
Purple
Deep Violet Pearl II
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
