Toyota Prius c vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Prius c: 10 comparisons against 6 rivals across the 2018–2019 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
6 rivals · verdicts at default weightsNissan LeafLeaf leads 2–0
Nissan KicksPrius c leads 2–0
Chevrolet Bolt EVBolt EV leads 1–0
Chevrolet VoltPrius c leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Prius c wins and loses
10 scored head-to-headsThe Prius c leads on safety in 9 of 10, fuel & range in 6 of 10; it trails on performance in 2 of 2. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Prius c scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Prius c leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 6 of 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety | 9 of 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 0 of 2 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions about the Toyota Prius c head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Toyota Prius c or the Nissan Rogue Sport?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 92 to 74.1, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2019 Toyota Prius c comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius c or the Nissan Leaf?
The Nissan Leaf edges it, 76 to 73.3, on fuel & range. The Toyota Prius c is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2019 Nissan Leaf comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Nissan Leaf). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius c or the Nissan Kicks?
The Toyota Prius c wins clearly, 92 to 81.1, on fuel & range. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2019 Toyota Prius c comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Nissan Kicks). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius c or the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Too close to call: Toyota Prius c 68.4 vs Chevrolet Bolt EV 67.1 with these weights. The Chevrolet Bolt EV is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2019 Toyota Prius c is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2019 Toyota Prius c vs 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Toyota Prius c or the 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 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2018 Toyota Prius c vs 2018 Chevrolet Volt). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Toyota Prius c win and lose against its rivals?
The Prius c leads on safety in 9 of 10, fuel & range in 6 of 10; it trails on performance in 2 of 2. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.