2016 Toyota Prius c

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Toyota Prius c is sold in the U.S. with hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 50 to 50 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,300 to $1,300 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 Prius c costs about $1,300 to $1,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,300. Over five years that is about $6,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Prius c configuration saves about $5,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Prius c sits roughly 21 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 Prius c records tailpipe CO₂ of 178-178 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 8-8 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.