Toyota Prius C
2016–2019 model years · Generation introduced 2012
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- Available years
- 2016–2019
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $9,125–$13,938
The overview
The Prius C is an affordable, smaller alternative for those who want a Prius hybrid for a little less money. But its harsh ride, noisy engine and cabin, and slow acceleration make it feel more like an econobox than a sophisticated hybrid. It gets very good city fuel economy, 37 mpg, but its overall 43 mpg falls 1 mpg short of the larger 2010-2015 Prius. The interior is full of cheap-looking materials, the driving position and rear seats are cramped, and there's not much cargo space. At least the C's tiny dimensions and easy parking make it a natural for urban driving. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking became standard for 2017.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ↗ LE 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $13,938 | Not rated | Not rated | 46 MPG |
| 2018 ↗ Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $12,625 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 46 MPG |
| 2017 ↗ Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $10,525 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 46 MPG |
| 2016 ↗ Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $9,125 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 50 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2019 model
LE 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Hybrid · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $13,938
- Retail value range
- $13,625 - $14,250
- Original MSRP range
- $21,530 - $22,955
- Trade-in range
- $9,930 - $10,740
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 48 MPG
- EPA highway
- 43 MPG
- EPA combined
- 46 MPG
- Tested city
- 37 MPG
- Tested highway
- 48 MPG
- Tested overall
- 43 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,110
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 160 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 100 in
- Weight
- 2,545 lb
- Maximum load
- 845 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 13689 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2018 model
Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Hybrid · Used
Find 2018 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $12,625
- Retail value range
- $11,400 - $13,875
- Original MSRP range
- $20,630 - $24,965
- Trade-in range
- $7,835 - $10,185
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 77%
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 48 MPG
- EPA highway
- 43 MPG
- EPA combined
- 46 MPG
- Tested city
- 37 MPG
- Tested highway
- 48 MPG
- Tested overall
- 43 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,110
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 160 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 100 in
- Weight
- 2,545 lb
- Maximum load
- 845 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 2/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Vehicle ID: 11663 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2017 model
Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Hybrid · Used
Find 2017 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $10,525
- Retail value range
- $9,575 - $11,475
- Original MSRP range
- $20,150 - $24,965
- Trade-in range
- $6,120 - $7,870
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 67%
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 48 MPG
- EPA highway
- 43 MPG
- EPA combined
- 46 MPG
- Tested city
- 37 MPG
- Tested highway
- 48 MPG
- Tested overall
- 43 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,110
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 159 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 59 in
- Wheelbase
- 100 in
- Weight
- 2,545 lb
- Maximum load
- 845 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 2/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 8/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 6342 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2016 model
Two 4-door hatchback Front 1.5-liter 4 (99 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Hybrid · Used
Find 2016 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2012
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,125
- Retail value range
- $9,025 - $9,225
- Original MSRP range
- $19,560 - $24,495
- Trade-in range
- $5,595 - $5,800
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 61%
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 53 MPG
- EPA highway
- 46 MPG
- EPA combined
- 50 MPG
- Tested city
- 37 MPG
- Tested highway
- 48 MPG
- Tested overall
- 43 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,110
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 157 in
- Width
- 67 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 100 in
- Weight
- 2,545 lb
- Maximum load
- 845 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27 in
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 6994 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
