2016 Toyota Prius vs 2016 Toyota Prius C

2016 Toyota Prius

2016 Toyota Prius C

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5-Door HB Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB Four	54	50	$26,671	$28,650
Prius 5-Door HB Four Touring	54	50	$27,927	$30,000
Prius 5-Door HB Three	54	50	$24,437	$26,250
Prius 5-Door HB Three Touring	54	50	$26,158	$28,100
Prius 5-Door HB Two	54	50	$22,748	$24,200
Prius 5-Door HB Two Eco	58	53	$23,218	$24,700

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,671

$22,802

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,650

$24,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$478 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Toyota Prius has moved much closer to driving like a regular car, while maintaining the highest fuel economy of any car without a plug; that should attract new buyers—if they can overlook the styling.

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.

TCC Likes

Legitimate 50-plus MPG
Drives more like a regular car
Quieter, more isolated engine

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

TCC Dislikes

Polarizing styling, especially at the rear
Space Age-y central instruments
Rear-seat head room tight for tall riders

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

Fuel Economy

City

54 mpg

53 mpg

Highway

50 mpg

46 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.1

87.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

37.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.2

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.2

58.3

Length, Overall (in)

178.7

157.3

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

58.1

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

100.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

17.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

9.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

31.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65SR15

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65SR15

P175/65HR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3050

2496

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

15 X 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6.5

15 X 5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 3600

82 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 5200

99 @ 4800

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius c

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

3.4

3.5 (Est)

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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