FIAT 500 vs Toyota Prius
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Prius
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | LE |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2019 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $28,550 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $14,421 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $14,421 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,421 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 57 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 28 MPG | 57 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 56 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal | 11.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp | 194 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft (best) | — |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft (best) | 23.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | 3,097 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 5.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 108.3 in (best) |
| Length | 139.6 in | 181.1 in (best) |
| Width | 64.1 in | 70.2 in (best) |
| Height | 59.8 in (best) | 55.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota PriusLE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | FIAT 500 | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LE $28,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | LE $29,950 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | XLE $31,995 MSRP |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | XLE $33,395 MSRP |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | Nightshade $32,800 MSRP |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | Nightshade $34,200 MSRP |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | SE $33,775 MSRP |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | Limited $35,565 MSRP |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | Limited $36,965 MSRP |
| 10 | — | XSE $37,025 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Nightshade $37,795 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XSE Premium $40,470 MSRP |
