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2018 Nissan Kicks vs 2018 Toyota Prius c

The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 97.1 to 78.4, on fuel & range, safety.

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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…

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2018 Toyota Prius c

Clear win

The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 97.1 to 78.4, on fuel & range, safety.

Fuel & range2018 Toyota Prius c leads by 28.7
Safety2018 Toyota Prius c leads by 20.4
Category · weight2018 Toyota Prius coverall 97.12018 Nissan Kicksoverall 78.4
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310071.3
Safetyw 493.473
Space & cargow 2100100
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall97.178.4

Toyota Prius c: model-level data · Nissan Kicks: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Prius c

Safety Signal89 B
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★☆ / ★★★★☆
Recalls2
Owner complaints6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (3), Visibility/Wiper (1), Steering (1)

Top recalls

  • highHybrid Propulsion System19V491000 · 464 vehicles
  • minorEquipment18V176000 · 19 vehicles

Nissan Kicks

Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls1
Owner complaints84 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (26), Forward Collision Avoidance (24), Electrical System (23)

Top recalls

  • minorBack Over Prevention19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota Prius cNissan Kicks
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedPrius cKicks
Combined mpg / MPGe4633
EPA annual fuel cost$1,350$1,900
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2018 Toyota Prius c or the 2018 Nissan Kicks?

The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 97.1 to 78.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Toyota Prius c scores 97.1 and the 2018 Nissan Kicks 78.4. 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.