2018 Nissan Kicks vs 2018 Toyota Prius c
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 97.1 to 78.3, on fuel & range, safety.
2018 Nissan Kicks
The 2018 Nissan Kicks is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback. The most efficient version, the Kicks, is EPA-rated at 33 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 reca…
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, 97.1 to 78.3, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2018 Toyota Prius coverall 97.1 | 2018 Nissan Kicksoverall 78.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 71 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.4 | 72.9 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.1 | 78.3 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Toyota Prius c and Nissan Kicks
Toyota Prius c: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Nissan Kicks: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2018 Toyota Prius c wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 86 filed with NHTSA).
- It has 6 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 4.
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,450 against $2,050).
Where the 2018 Nissan Kicks answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 89).
What they share
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius c
Top recalls
- high Hybrid Propulsion System 19V491000 · 464 vehicles
- minor Equipment 18V176000 · 19 vehicles
Nissan Kicks
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius c | Nissan Kicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius c | Kicks |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 46 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,450 | $2,050 |
| 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 Nissan Kicks?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 97.1 to 78.3, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Toyota Prius c scores 97.1 and the 2018 Nissan Kicks 78.3. 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 Nissan Kicks?
2018 Toyota Prius c: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2018 Nissan Kicks: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2018 Toyota Prius c and the 2018 Nissan Kicks?
Where the 2018 Toyota Prius c wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 86 filed with NHTSA), has 6 standard driver assists filed with NHTSA against 4, and costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,450 against $2,050). Where the 2018 Nissan Kicks answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 89). What they share: 5 seats.