Toyota Prius vs Ford Fusion Energi
Overview | |
MSRP$24,325 | MSRP$35,620 |
Listings310 | Listings26 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryEver heard of an eponym? It’s a brand or product that is so popular that it’s come to define its respective market. Think of Kleenex for tissues or Band-Aid for medical bandages. For hybrids, the Toyota Prius has ascended to near-eponym status. It was one of the first—and remains one of the most popular—hybrids ever made. As automakers across the industry are rolling out more hybrid models, the Prius continues to be the standard-bearer of this genre. This is largely due to the fact that the Prius is a dedicated hybrid, rather than a hybrid variant of an existing model. Throughout the industry, different companies are taking different approaches to alt-fuel vehicles, including full-electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. The Prius endures as the leader in hybrid power due to a focus on fuel efficiency that doesn’t compromise on style, drivability, and versatility. So how does the Prius hold its ground as more players enter the fray? Read on to find out. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity0.7 kWh | EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh |
MPG City58 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway40 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.7 kWh | EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh |
MPG City58 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway53 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.4 cu ft | Cargo Space8.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3010 lbs | Curb Weight |
Height57.9 in | Height58.0 in |
Length180.0 in | Length191.8 in |
Width69.3 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,325 | $35,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Ever heard of an eponym? It’s a brand or product that is so popular that it’s come to define its respective market. Think of Kleenex for tissues or Band-Aid for medical bandages. For hybrids, the Toyota Prius has ascended to near-eponym status. It was one of the first—and remains one of the most popular—hybrids ever made. As automakers across the industry are rolling out more hybrid models, the Prius continues to be the standard-bearer of this genre. This is largely due to the fact that the Prius is a dedicated hybrid, rather than a hybrid variant of an existing model. Throughout the industry, different companies are taking different approaches to alt-fuel vehicles, including full-electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. The Prius endures as the leader in hybrid power due to a focus on fuel efficiency that doesn’t compromise on style, drivability, and versatility. So how does the Prius hold its ground as more players enter the fray? Read on to find out. | The Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.7 kWh | 7.6 kWh |
MPG City | 58 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 40 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.7 kWh | 7.6 kWh |
MPG City | 58 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 53 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.4 cu ft | 8.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3010 lbs | |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.0 in |
Length | 180.0 in | 191.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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