Toyota Prius vs Toyota Prius c
Overview | |
MSRP$27,450 | MSRP$19,080 |
Average price$15,600 | Average price$12,440 |
Listings6093 | Listings501 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAfter decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Prius family is growing. The iconic hybrid has been so successful Toyota has seen fit to expand the Prius into a multi-vehicle sub-brand. It still lives under the Toyota name, but has expanded to several uniquely Prius–ey vehicles. The first variant was the Prius V, which is a larger vehicle that took on more of an MPV/wagon shape when it went on sale in the U.S. in October 2011. As you might have guessed the, “V” stands for “Versatility.” In March of 2012, the family grew again, but this time by going smaller. The Prius C is a subcompact hybrid, based on the same platform as the diminutive Toyota Yaris. But the Prius C features the namesake drivetrain and more attractive and fun packaging. The Prius C is a more affordable, more city-friendly means of staying within the Prius family. The “C” in the name stands for “City,” but it might as well be “Compelling.” So, is the Prius C, at $19,080, worth its premium over the mere $14,430 for a Yaris? It depends on where you’re standing. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower99 hp @ 4800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway46 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | Horsepower99 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway46 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight2500 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height56.9 in |
Length181.1 in | Length157.3 in |
Width70.2 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase100.4 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,450 | $19,080 |
Average price | $15,600 | $12,440 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | After decades of being the frumpy leader of the fuel-efficiency movement, the Prius emerges as one of the better-looking new cars to hit the market recently. This fifth-generation revelation in looks is then backed up by a huge jump in power without sacrificing any of the fuel-sipping ways of the earlier model. Add in impressive standard safety features and a reasonable suite of interior tech and comfort goodies, and you have an impressive hatchback that just now happens to be a hybrid. | The Toyota Prius family is growing. The iconic hybrid has been so successful Toyota has seen fit to expand the Prius into a multi-vehicle sub-brand. It still lives under the Toyota name, but has expanded to several uniquely Prius–ey vehicles. The first variant was the Prius V, which is a larger vehicle that took on more of an MPV/wagon shape when it went on sale in the U.S. in October 2011. As you might have guessed the, “V” stands for “Versatility.” In March of 2012, the family grew again, but this time by going smaller. The Prius C is a subcompact hybrid, based on the same platform as the diminutive Toyota Yaris. But the Prius C features the namesake drivetrain and more attractive and fun packaging. The Prius C is a more affordable, more city-friendly means of staying within the Prius family. The “C” in the name stands for “City,” but it might as well be “Compelling.” So, is the Prius C, at $19,080, worth its premium over the mere $14,430 for a Yaris? It depends on where you’re standing. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 99 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 53 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 46 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Horsepower | 99 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 53 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 46 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 2500 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 157.3 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 100.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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