2026 Ford Mustang vs 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid holds a modest edge in overall safety (97 vs 93), reflecting slightly stronger crash-avoidance equipment or crash-test performance. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the 4 core crash-avoidance technologies. The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid achieves a higher IIHS designation (Not awarded vs Top Safety Pick+). Overall, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid has the stronger safety package, leading on 1 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Ford Mustang (5 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–0–4)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Mustang vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid)
Crash test ratings(0–1–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Mustang vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Ford Mustang vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: