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2016 Ford Fiesta FWD vs 2016 Toyota Prius c

The 2016 Toyota Prius c uses less fuel: 4.7 against 7.8 l/100km, about 40% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Toyota Prius c costs about $2,750 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Toyota Prius c leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 18 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD7.8 l/100km
2016 Toyota Prius c4.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD181.4 g/km
2016 Toyota Prius c110.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD1,244 kg
2016 Toyota Prius c1,132 kg
Owner complaints
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD178
2016 Toyota Prius c162
NCAP overall rating
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD4
2016 Toyota Prius c4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Ford Fiesta FWD2016 Toyota Prius c
CO2181.4 g/km110.6 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km4.7 l/100km
Complaints178162
Cylinders44
Displacement1,600 cc1,497 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4S2
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km5.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Height1,450 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,244 kg1,132 kg
Length4,070 mm4,000 mm
NCAP overall44
TransmissionManual 5-spdAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban8.7 l/100km4.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,490 mm2,550 mm
Width1,720 mm1,700 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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