FIAT 500e vs Toyota Prius Prime (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,525
- 500e: $52 a year less on energy, 105 mi more range.
- Prius Prime: $3,525 cheaper, 103 hp more.
- Prius Prime wins 6 of 8 measures.
| Measure | 500e | Prius Prime | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,595 | $34,070 | Prius Prime |
| Horsepower | 117 hp | 220 hp | Prius Prime |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft to 162 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 116 MPGe | 52 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $593 | $645 | 500e |
| EV range | 149 mi | 44 mi | 500e |
| Cargo, max | 7.5 cu ft | 20.3 cu ft to 26.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 20.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 29.4 in | 35.9 in | Prius Prime |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in to 42.0 in | 42.4 in to 43.2 in | N/A |
| Length | 143.1 in | 181.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,952 lb | 3,461 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | Prius Prime |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 5.6 in | Prius Prime |
| 0-60 mph | 9.1 s estimate | 6.6 s tested | Prius Prime |
| Basic warranty | N/A | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 500e LA FWD $32,500 | Prius Prime SE FWD $32,975 | $475 |
| Prius Prime SE FWD $32,975 | 500e Beauty FWD $32,500 | $475 |
Cost to run
Prius Prime costs $3,214 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | 500e | Prius Prime |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,595 | $34,070 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $593 | $645 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,556 | $3,868 |
| Total, 6 years | $41,151 | $37,938 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius Prime wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Prius Prime | 9% |
| MPG | 500e | 8% |
| Power | Prius Prime | 47% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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