2018 Nissan Leaf vs 2018 Toyota Prius c
The Nissan Leaf edges it, 75.4 to 73.2, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
2018 Nissan Leaf
The 2018 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback. Its longest-range version, the Leaf, is EPA-rated at 151 miles with 112 MPGe combined …
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 Nissan Leaf
Slight edgeThe Nissan Leaf edges it, 75.4 to 73.2, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2018 Toyota Prius coverall 73.2 | 2018 Nissan Leafoverall 75.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 48.3 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 91.8 | 57 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 73.2 | 75.4 |
Toyota Prius c: model-level data · Nissan Leaf: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius c
Top recalls
- highHybrid Propulsion System19V491000 · 464 vehicles
- minorEquipment18V176000 · 19 vehicles
Nissan Leaf
Top recalls
- highBack Over Prevention24V071000 · 57,914 vehicles
- highVehicle Speed Control23V494000 · 66,159 vehicles
- highVisibility23V048000 · 64,732 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius c | Nissan Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius c | Leaf |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 46 | 112 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 151 mi |
| 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 Leaf?
The Nissan Leaf edges it, 75.4 to 73.2, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2018 Nissan Leaf scores 75.4 and the 2018 Toyota Prius c 73.2. 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 Leaf?
2018 Toyota Prius c: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2018 Nissan Leaf: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.