Is the 2020 Toyota Prius c a good car?
Yes.
3 of 5checks
- First car: 1 of 3. Horsepower 99 hp. Class 106 hp to 207 hp.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Not enough data: worth the money, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $60 vs $78 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Prius c a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in | Median 35.0 in | 22 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.4 in | 22 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | Median 19.8 cu ft | 19 | No data |
Is the Prius c a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | Median $27,750 | 22 | No data |
| Horsepower | 99 hp | 106 hp to 207 hp | 24 | No |
| Length | N/A | Median 168.0 in | 21 | No data |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 35.3 ft | 22 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 7.0 cents | Median 9.0 cents | 24 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Prius c a good commuter car?
Yes. $60 a month to commute. Class median $78.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $60
- Median of 24 hatchbacks
- $78
- Highway mpg
- 43 mpg, top 17% of 18
Is the Prius c a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 57.1 in tall | 5.1 to 5.6 in clearance, 56.6 to 58.9 in tall | 18 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.1 in | 22 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 35.3 ft | 22 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Prius c a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Prius c worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Prius c a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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