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 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.
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.
Trim | 2016 Prius Two | 2016 Prius Two Eco | 2016 Prius Three | 2016 Prius Three Touring | 2016 Prius Four | 2016 Prius Four Touring |
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Starging MSRP | $24,200 | $24,700 | $26,250 | $28,100 | $28,650 | $30,000 |
Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 |
HP | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
0-60 mph | 9.8 sec | 9.8 sec | - | 9.8 sec | 9.8 sec | 9.8 sec |
City | 54 - 58 MPG | 54 - 58 MPG | 54 - 58 MPG | 54 - 58 MPG | 54 - 58 MPG | 54 - 58 MPG |
Highway | 50 - 53 MPG | 50 - 53 MPG | 50 - 53 MPG | 50 - 53 MPG | 50 - 53 MPG | 50 - 53 MPG |
Combined | 52 - 56 MPG | 52 - 56 MPG | 52 - 56 MPG | 52 - 56 MPG | 52 - 56 MPG | 52 - 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.
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.