2016 Toyota Prius C vs 2016 Toyota Yaris

2016 Toyota Prius C

2016 Toyota Yaris

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5-Door HB Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius c 5-Door HB Four	53	46	$22,802	$24,495
Prius c 5-Door HB One	53	46	$18,582	$19,560
Prius c 5-Door HB Persona Series	53	46	$20,073	$21,355
Prius c 5-Door HB Three	53	46	$20,280	$21,785
Prius c 5-Door HB Two	53	46	$19,138	$20,360

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3-Door Liftback Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$14,994	$15,620
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$15,893	$16,555
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual L	30	37	$14,299	$14,895
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic L	30	36	$15,355	$15,995
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic LE	30	36	$16,253	$16,930
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic SE	30	36	$16,960	$17,670
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual SE	30	37	$16,193	$16,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,802

$14,994

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,495

$15,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$408 / month

$260 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Toyota Prius C remains the least expensive hybrid and retains a 50-mpg rating; it's happier in crowded cities than for long-distance highway travel.

The 2016 Toyota Yaris is Toyota's least expensive model, but it doesn't stand out in any particular category.

TCC Likes

Styling isn't weird
50-mpg EPA rating
Roomy cabin

Straightforward hatchback shape
Manual version zippy under 30 mph
Front seats supportive, well-sized

TCC Dislikes

Noisy when driven hard
Acceleration miminal at speed
Economy-car interior

Slow passing at highway speeds
Outmoded 4-speed automatic transmission
Steering wheel tilts, doesn't telescope

Fuel Economy

City

53 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

46 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

87.4

84.4

Second Hip Room (in)

50.8

49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.3

52.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.4

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

51.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

40.6

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

39.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

58.5

Length, Overall (in)

157.3

155.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

100.4

98.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.1

15.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.5

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

31.4

31.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2496

2335

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

99 @ 4800

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

82 @ 4000

103 @ 4200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

50 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

46 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

53 (Est)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.24

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Prius c

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

Hatchback

Liftback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.5 (Est)

5.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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