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Toyota Prius c vs. Toyota Corolla Hybrid

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

In comparing the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid'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, resale value and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Prius c ranges from $11,674 to $24,061 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is priced between $24,466 to $30,506.

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 Hybrid loses 33.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius c retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius c’s base engine makes 99 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid base engine makes 138 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius c has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room. The Toyota Prius c and Toyota Corolla Hybrid are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid 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:

$21,530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$24,683 - $30,262

Starting MSRP:

$23,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,900

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,500 - $27,950

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:

67,642

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,111

Price Range:

$24,466 - $30,506

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$30,862

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$27,111 - $36,636

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

451

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

15,196

# Good or Great Deals:

103

Toyota Prius c Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.4 / 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:

23%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.3 - 4.8

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

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Rankings

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

1 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

6 / 25

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

6 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

7 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

8 / 9

Safest Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

19 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

24 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Toyota Prius c Trim Levels

L, LE

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE

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:

5 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:

138 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.048 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 / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

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:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

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 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 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:

2850 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 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:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P205/55R16

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

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Celestite / Underground

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Colors

Gray

Gray/Black

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Light Gray

Black

Black

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