Toyota Prius c vs. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Prius c and Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla.
When comparing the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, 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 fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c is a better car than the Toyota Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Prius c ranges from $11,674 to $24,061 while a used 2019 Toyota Corolla is priced between $12,900 to $20,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Prius c loses 27.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius c.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius c is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius c is 8.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius c a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Corolla.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius c’s base engine makes 99 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Prius c is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Toyota Prius c the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius c has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla 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, the Toyota Corolla 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18958
Price Range:
11674 - 24061
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112707
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16976
Price Range:
12900 - 20997
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
19292
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
11224 - 33439
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
360
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85907
# Good or Great Deals:
101
Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.508734 / 10
Reliability:
8.725942 / 10
Retained Value:
8.80026 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.127439 / 10
Reliability:
8.512923 / 10
Retained Value:
8.869395 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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:
0.23
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
4.1 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.209
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.25103733892505
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.285118664171781
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 15.5
Toyota Prius c Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Prius c Trim Levels
L, LE
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, LE Eco, SE, XLE, XSE
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:
2 years
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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
99 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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):
48 / 43 / 46
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 409 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):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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 Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2840 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P175/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Streak Metallic / Tide Pool Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Slate Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray/Black
Interior Colors
Gray
Steel Gray
