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2016 Toyota Prius C

The 2016 Toyota Prius C is a midsize car, rated at 52 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

Combined MPG
52
NHTSA safety
Starting price
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius C
Model year2016
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG54
Highway MPG50
Combined MPG52
CO₂ tailpipe170 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1200

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Prius52 MPG combined
Prius c50 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City54 MPG
Highway50 MPG
Combined52 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Prius C52 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 41% more efficient than the Prius C's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$493/mo

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Amount financed
$25,200
Total interest
$4,384
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5-year fuel cost
$3,865

$773/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG52
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Toyota Prius C?

The 2016 Toyota Prius C is EPA-rated at 52 MPG combined (54 city / 50 highway).

Is the 2016 Toyota Prius C reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2016 Toyota Prius C, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How safe is the 2016 Toyota Prius C?

The 2016 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 2016 Toyota Prius C?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Toyota Prius C costs roughly $773 per year to fuel, or about $3,865 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Toyota Prius C?

The 2016 Toyota Prius C is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC