2018 Chevrolet Volt vs 2018 Toyota Prius c
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 94.8 to 86.9, on safety, fuel & range.
2018 Chevrolet Volt
The 2018 Chevrolet Volt is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact hatchback. The most efficient version, the Volt, is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined. NHTSA …
2018 Toyota Prius c
The 2018 Toyota Prius c is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius c, is EPA-rated at 46 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…
2018 Toyota Prius c
Clear winThe Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 94.8 to 86.9, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2018 Toyota Prius coverall 94.8 | 2018 Chevrolet Voltoverall 86.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 90.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 88.4 | 77.7 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 94.8 | 86.9 |
Toyota Prius c: model-level data · Chevrolet Volt: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius c
Top recalls
- highHybrid Propulsion System19V491000 · 464 vehicles
- minorEquipment18V176000 · 19 vehicles
Chevrolet Volt
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts18V673000 · 15,800 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic18V576000 · 210,628 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius c | Chevrolet Volt | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius c | Volt |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 46 | 42 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 94.8 to 86.9, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Toyota Prius c scores 94.8 and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt 86.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Chevrolet Volt?
2018 Toyota Prius c: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2018 Chevrolet Volt: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.