2016 Toyota Prius

  • $24,200 MSRP From
  • 54 mpg AVG, Comb.
  • 9.8 sec. 0-60 MPH
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  • Toyota Prius is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.8L Inline-4 engine that produces 121 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,010 to 3,080 lbs. hatchback to reach 60 mph from zero in 9.8 seconds. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,000 to $1,100, which over the course of five years will save you $5,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

2016 Toyota Prius Four / Three / Two2016 Toyota Prius Four / Three / Two
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring / Three Touring2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring / Three Touring
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco

Exterior

2016 Toyota Prius Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 69.3 in
  • Length: 178.7 in
  • Height: 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2016 Prius has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3010 - 3080 lbs.

Interior

2016 Prius - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.2 inHip Room: 53.4 inHead Room: 39.4 inShoulder Room: 55.0 in
2016 Prius - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 33.4 inHip Room: 51.9 inHead Room: 37.4 inShoulder Room: 53.0 in
2016 Prius - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

24.6 - 27.4 ft3

2016 Prius seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Prius ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 24.6 - 27.4 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2016 Prius Two

2016 Prius Two Eco

2016 Prius Three

2016 Prius Three Touring

2016 Prius Four

2016 Prius Four Touring

Starging MSRP$24,200$24,700$26,250$28,100$28,650$30,000
Engine1.8L Inline-41.8L Inline-41.8L Inline-41.8L Inline-41.8L Inline-41.8L Inline-4
HP121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
0-60 mph9.8 sec9.8 sec-9.8 sec9.8 sec9.8 sec
City54 - 58 MPG54 - 58 MPG54 - 58 MPG54 - 58 MPG54 - 58 MPG54 - 58 MPG
Highway50 - 53 MPG50 - 53 MPG50 - 53 MPG50 - 53 MPG50 - 53 MPG50 - 53 MPG
Combined52 - 56 MPG52 - 56 MPG52 - 56 MPG52 - 56 MPG52 - 56 MPG52 - 56 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,000 - $1,100$1,000 - $1,100$1,000 - $1,100$1,000 - $1,100$1,000 - $1,100$1,000 - $1,100

2016 Prius Hatchback comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $1,700 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Prius has a class-leading fuel economy of 56 mpg.

Safety

2016 Toyota Prius Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2016 Toyota Prius Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2016 Toyota Prius Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 159
  • Recalls: 6

2016 Prius Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. However, when it comes to particular tests, it has a higher than average rating only for Front and Side crash tests. Customers have filed one hundred and fifty-nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also six recalls issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively high number.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:17 ET
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