Ford Fusion vs Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is more fuel-efficient at 46 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,277 | 2,451 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 73 and 6 | 191 and 11 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 52,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 46 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 29 | 48 and 45 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $1,450 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,277 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 2,451 for the Toyota Prius. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Ford Fusion, 4 for the Toyota Prius.