2015 Toyota Prius C
The 2015 Toyota Prius C is a compact car, rated at 50 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 50
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- —
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Prius C |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 53 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 46 |
| Combined MPG | 50 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 178 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1250 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Prius | 48 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Prius c | 50 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 53 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 46 MPG |
| Combined | 50 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 58% more efficient than the Prius C's class average.
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- Amount financed
- $21,600
- Total interest
- $3,758
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS15V514000 · 2015-08-13
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Prius C vehicles manufactured April 20, 2015, to June 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will re-calibrate the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15E.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
The 2015 Toyota Prius C is EPA-rated at 50 MPG combined (53 city / 46 highway).
Is the 2015 Toyota Prius C reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Toyota Prius C. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
The 2015 Toyota Prius C earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Toyota Prius C costs roughly $804 per year to fuel, or about $4,020 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2015 Toyota Prius C?
The 2015 Toyota Prius C is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC