2016 Toyota Prius
US · Hatchback · Midsize Cars
The 2016 Toyota Prius is listed in the US market as a hatchback with hybrid power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cylinder
- Power
- 220 hp (164 kW)
- Torque
- 139 lb-ft (188 Nm)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Economy
- 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km) to 56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) combined
- Seating
- 5 seats
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | |
| Power | 220 hp (164 kW) | |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft (188 Nm) | |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Performance
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in (4,599 mm) | |
| Width | 70.2 in (1,782 mm) | |
| Height | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in (2,750 mm) |
Weight
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb (1,565 kg) |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km) to 56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 54 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) to 58 mpg (4.1 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 50 mpg (4.7 L/100 km) to 53 mpg (4.4 L/100 km) | |
| Electric range | 44 mi (71 km) | |
| Battery capacity | 13.6 kWh |
Capacity
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | |
| Doors | 5 |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Towing capacity, Payload, Gears, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 3, 2026.
18V579000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs will be…
Reported September 5, 2018. View on NHTSA
18V085000: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
Reported January 31, 2018. View on NHTSA
17V658000: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Prius vehicles. A capacitor within the hybrid system may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early December 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is…
Reported October 18, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V741000: PARKING BRAKE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2015, to October 3, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a foot-operated parking brake system that has a parking brake cable that may disengage.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip at the parking brake cable end to prevent the cable from disengaging, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
Reported October 14, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V672000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015, to June 14, 2016. An air bag inflator manufacturing error may result in the inadvertent partial inflation of the front passenger air bag.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall…
Reported September 16, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 6, 2026
Data verified: November 6, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?
1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
How much horsepower does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?
220 hp (164 kW), as listed by our sources.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Combined fuel economy is 52 mpg (4.5 L/100 km) to 56 mpg (4.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
What is the electric range of the 2016 Toyota Prius?
44 mi (71 km) of electric range, as listed by our sources.
Is the 2016 Toyota Prius front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
How many seats does the 2016 Toyota Prius have?
5 seats.
How long is the 2016 Toyota Prius?
181.1 in (4,599 mm).
Are there recalls for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 3, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.