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FIAT 500 vs Toyota Prius

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2019 FIAT 500

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2027 Toyota Prius

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Overview

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
Selected trimPopLE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegashybrid
Model year20192027

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
MSRP$16,245 (best)$28,755
Lowest listing price—$5,995 (best)
Median listing price—$31,001 (best)
Highest listing price—$40,009 (best)
For sale now033 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
Combined MPG30 MPG54 MPG (best)
City MPG28 MPG53 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG54 MPG (best)
Fuel tank10.5 gal11.3 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
Horsepower135 hp194 hp (best)
Torque150 lb-ft (best)—
Engine size1.4 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors34 (best)
Cargo volume30.2 cu ft (best)23.8 cu ft
Curb weight2,505 lbs (best)3,097 lbs
Ground clearance4.5 in5.6 in (best)
Wheelbase90.6 in108.3 in (best)
Length139.6 in181.1 in (best)
Width64.1 in70.2 in (best)
Height59.8 in (best)55.9 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500PopToyota PriusLE
NHTSA overallNot Rated—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)3 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)Not Rated—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side poleNot Rated—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimFIAT 500Toyota Prius
1

Pop

$16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LE

$28,755 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

C Pop

$17,740 MSRP

LE

$30,155 MSRP

3

Retro

$19,745 MSRP

XLE

$32,200 MSRP

4

Lounge

$19,745 MSRP

XLE

$33,600 MSRP

5

Abarth

$20,495 MSRP

Nightshade

$33,005 MSRP

6

C Lounge

$21,240 MSRP

Nightshade

$38,000 MSRP

7

C Retro

$21,240 MSRP

Nightshade

$34,405 MSRP

8

C Abarth

$21,990 MSRP

SE

$33,980 MSRP

9

Battery Electric

$33,210 MSRP

Limited

$35,770 MSRP

10—

Limited

$37,170 MSRP

11—

XSE

$37,230 MSRP

12—

XSE Premium

$40,675 MSRP

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FIAT 500 vs Toyota Prius FAQ

Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2027 Toyota Prius on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245. Live Toyota Prius listings start at $5,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (57).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (84).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on horsepower in this comparison (220).
Which has better seats: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2027 Toyota Prius?
The 2027 Toyota Prius leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2027 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).