FIAT 500 vs Toyota Prius C
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Toyota Prius C
Overview
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pop | L |
| 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 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,245 (best) | $21,530 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $18,977 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $19,984 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $20,990 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 2 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 46 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 28 MPG | 48 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG | 43 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 10.5 gal (best) | 9.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp (best) | 99 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft (best) | — |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 1.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 30.2 cu ft (best) | 17.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,505 lbs (best) | 2,530 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in | 100.4 in (best) |
| Length | 139.6 in | 162.4 in (best) |
| Width | 64.1 in | 68.6 in (best) |
| Height | 59.8 in (best) | 59.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | FIAT 500Pop | Toyota Prius CL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 1 |
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 C |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop $16,245 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L $21,530 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C Pop $17,740 MSRP | LE $22,955 MSRP |
| 3 | Retro $19,745 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Lounge $19,745 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Abarth $20,495 MSRP | — |
| 6 | C Lounge $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 7 | C Retro $21,240 MSRP | — |
| 8 | C Abarth $21,990 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Battery Electric $33,210 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
FIAT 500 vs Toyota Prius C FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2019 Toyota Prius C 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 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 FIAT 500 starts lower at $16,245. Live Toyota Prius C listings start at $18,977.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,245).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- The 2019 Toyota Prius C leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (46).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (84).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- The 2019 FIAT 500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (160).
- Which has better seats: 2019 FIAT 500 or 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- The 2019 Toyota Prius C leads on seats in this comparison (5).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 FIAT 500 vs 2019 Toyota Prius C?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: FIAT 500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Prius C (4/5 NHTSA overall).