Toyota Prius c vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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

When we compare the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback'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 and interior volume. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Prius c's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius c is a better car than the Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Prius c ranges from $11,674 to $24,061 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is priced between $13,996 to $20,998.

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 Yaris Hatchback loses 22.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris Hatchback retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Prius c.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Prius c’s base engine makes 99 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Prius c is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Yaris Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Prius c the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Prius c, a hybrid subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Yaris Hatchback 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.