How does Toyota Prius compare with the Ford Fusion hybrid?

FUEL ECONOMY Toyota Prius - "The Prius is the most fuel efficient gas car currently sold in the U.S. according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. 48 miles per gallon city and 45 highway" (information obtain from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius#Desig... and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_Hybrid" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_Hybrid) Ford Fusion hybrid- "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the fuel economy for the 2010 Fusion hybrid at 41 miles per US gallon (5.7 L/100 km; 49 mpg-imp) city, 36 miles per US gallon (6.5 L/100 km; 43 mpg-imp) highway. " (information obtain from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_Hybrid" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_Hybrid) The Prius is more fuel efficent than the Ford Fusion.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY The Prius have more designs and technology than the Ford Fusion Toyota Prius desigsn Regenerative braking "A 1NZ-FXE internal combustion engine (ICE) using Atkinson cycle which is 12-14%64 more efficient than the more powerful Otto cycle. " Two electric motor/generators: A Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) "A sealed 38-module nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack providing 273.6 volts" An EV mode (or stealth mode) and many other features Ford Fusion regenerative braking Atkinson cycle I4 gas engine nickel-metal hydride battery, AIR POLLUTION The Prius ----quote---- According to the UK Department for Transport, the third-generation Prius launched in the UK in August 2009 emits 89 g/km, overtaking other cars except the two passenger Smart fortwo with its 0.8-liter turbocharged 45 hp diesel which emits 88 g/km.6The previous Prius tied with the MINI Cooper D as the fourth least CO2-emitting vehicles at 104 g/km, behind the Ford Fiesta Econetic at 98 g/km and the tied Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI/SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TDI at 99 g/km - it is the least CO2-emitting petrol-powered car, since the Ford and the Polo/Ibiza (both of which are city cars) run on diesel. ----quote---- information obtain from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius#Air_pollution The Ford Fusion It emits 5.7 tons of CO2 annually into the atmosphere and was rated 8 of a scale 1-10.

PRICE The Prius starts at $22,000 The Ford Fusion starts at $27,625 The Toyota Prius is cheaper than the Ford Fusion.

Apparently Toyota has enjoyed the top spot for some time when it comes to these types of vehicles, but the other car companies are certainly catching on. Here is a thorough article from Car and Driver which discusses the Ford Fusion in comparison to Toyota, Nissan and Chevy: caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q... They say Ford has the real "game changer" for 2010 and rank the Fusion as number one. Also, here's a USA Today piece on the Fusion: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2009-02-05-2010-ford-fusion-hybrid_N.htm And for anyone who might like to check out vehicle features from the official sites of the Fusion and the Prius: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minisite/newprius/ http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010fusion.

Toyota has been # 1 in sales for a hybrid vechicle! They are very dependable! I only drive Toyotas or Lexus!

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid consumption leads to the top of the class, without making too many sacrifices in terms of performance. Ford Sync technology package is top notch and the premium audio system from Sony is a great sounding board for a great value. SmartGauge instrument configuration is a good tool for learning to drive more efficiently.By combining a highly efficient hybrid drive with a standard cab and optional high tech 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is both a car high tech and high value.

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