Ford Fusion vs Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is more fuel-efficient at 50 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Ford Fusion. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Fusion | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 7,032 | 3,487 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 174 and 16 | 255 and 22 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 67,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 50 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 34 | 51 and 48 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $1,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 7,032 complaints for the Ford Fusion and 3,487 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: 11 for the Ford Fusion, 10 for the Toyota Prius.