Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
54 -58 City / 50 -53 HWY
Horsepower
121
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle John L
Great mileage per gallon. Very dependable. Lots of features including a day by day readout of the miles per gallon.
Love all the features. Backup camera, lane warning, automatic wipers and lights, etc. Get great mileage, approximately 65 miles per gallon. Even gives a comfortable ride.
accountCircle megh s
Mileage, engine warranty, service warranty, pricing, freebies,
Great mileage, less maintenance, trunk spacious,good deals
accountCircle Maggie L
Crazy good gas mileage after filling the tank.
Gas mileage and quiet running. You can go super far after filling up for super cheap. Surprisingly roomy inside. Able to convert from power to eco mode depending on where and how you are driving. Runs very quiet and handles well. Gets where you need to go and fits a lot while still staying very compact.
accountCircle Ruta M
This Prius is economical to run and does not skimp on performance.
My Prius 2 eco exceeds the typical mpg statistics. Love the ability to travel and camp in this versatile vehicle. My only complaint is the road noise. Hard to listen to radio unless volume is set pretty high.
accountCircle Charles F
It has great gas mileage. It gets over 50 miles per gallon.
Love the gas mileage. When running on electric, even animals don't hear it. Very comfortable for long haul driving.
accountCircle Keaton B
I love this car. Great gas mileage and super fun to drive.
I have had no problems since over owned this car. I have driven across the country and get terrific gas mileage. It has been very reliable and I will continue to buy a Prius when this one stops working, years down the road. I have 130,000 miles on it now, and I have only owned it for 4 years. This car has been so good to me and my family.
accountCircle Lr R
Toyota Prius my best friend.
Very reliable, save me a lot money on gas, the seat are very comfortable,I take the car everywhere,I don't feel nothing when I driving, the battery last for long time. I change the oil every 5 miles, no complaint with this,I will keep it for long time.
accountCircle Anne M
Great Miles per gallon currently 56 and it's awesome.
It's my second Toyota Prius and I love mostly the gas miles which currently is 56 miles per gallon. The car runs great and the last one I traded had 240,00 miles never needing any repairs just maintenance.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ryan L
Style is awful interior is cheap make rattling noise
It is fuel efficient. Reliability is good. Easy to drive steering is light. It is cheap
accountCircle Greg H
Do not buy a Toyota Prius if you drive in snow!
Awful braking in the snow. Can't stop. Seats are uncomfortable, not meant for larger people. Slow to accelerate so make sure traffic is completely clear before you pull out. I would not recommend a Toyota Prius if you live anywhere where it snows. Thank you. Have a great day.
accountCircle christopher k
Is a lot smaller than it seems. Small trunk and backseat space. You may not feel safe on the road.
The gas mileage is good. The drive is silent. Small space though.
accountCircle Sheila L
Toyota Prius review of performance of car and how it drives.
Small, it is good on gas. Partly electric. There's not much room in the car it is easy to drive. It is good running vehicle. No mechanical problems it is reliable and dependable. It is easy to keep clean. It has four doors. It has plenty of trunk space.
accountCircle Amy Y
Quiet driving. Eco energy.
I do not see any problems. I think maintenance . Cost and time are relatively low, and you will save time and money. You can also drive stably, and even passengers feel very stable and comfortable. The sound when you drive is very low, as well, and babies and children can sleep well.
accountCircle Pamela C
Wouldn't buy another new Prius.
The vehicle is way too low to road. You can easily damage the front end. Dead animals in the road can damage and break the front grill. Steering wheel has started peeling and seats are cracking. I bought this car brand new and feel like the interior of the car is not holding up at all.
accountCircle Otar U
Interesting design it has.
Car in general is good, usually no problems, good performance, reliable, fairly comfortable and decent amount of features, since its hybrid you can either charge or not, mine is older model, so you should buy new one, it's going to be better in every way.
accountCircle Pranav K
It is a very good deal and is extremely worth the money.
This car is very nice. It has good mileage and is dan kkkkkkkkkkkkk. It is extremely helpful and drives far on a charge.

Toyota Prius Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Two
121 HP 52 MPG 5 Seats
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Two Eco
121 HP 56 MPG 5 Seats
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Three
121 HP 52 MPG 5 Seats
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Three Touring
121 HP 52 MPG 5 Seats
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Four
121 HP 52 MPG 5 Seats
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Four Touring
121 HP 52 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Toyota Prius Owner Reviews

4.69
339 Reviews
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5 stars 74%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Naomi L on June 25, 2021
Best vehicle I have ever owned!
For the last 40,000 miles, this vehicle has averaged over 64 mph. The interior is stylish, comfortable, and much roomier than you’d expect from a car of this size. Has the latest features in safety technology. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned and plan to keep it for years to come.
accountCircle Mike K on June 25, 2021
2016 Toyota Prius four, short 3.
No problems, good performance (60+ mpg), very good reliability, comfortable seats both front and rear, decent features. Only missing feature is a button to unlock the back hatch. Decent storage. All wheel drive would be a great feature in the winter.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Barbara W.

Great gas mileage, compact, light, cute, roomy, eco friendly, easy to drive, affordable, low maintenance, durable, large trunk, hybrid engine, low gas costs, safe, environmentally friendly, dependable.

likeFilled Sue P.

Great city gas mileage. Love the roominess. Wonderful for traveling. Our phones do not fit in the charger in front so we do not use it. We have to plug them in. I do not like the was the center console opens. The passenger cannot get into it if needed.

likeFilled Gina L.

The pros of this vehicle is that it has great mileage, low maintenance, and extremely roomy. It is easy to park, especially in a large crowded city. And it can pack a lot of things in the trunk. I can make about 400 miles at least in one tank.

likeFilled Cassio D.

Backup camera, safety sense system, gas saver, trunk space, 17 inch wheels, cargo capacity it is huge for the category, keyless ignition, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Audio and cruise controls on steering wheels, 3 Months of provided satellite radio service 6 total speakers. USB connection. Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control. Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio. AM/FM stereo.

likeFilled Robert F.

It saves so much gas especially that I am commuting everyday to work and it takes 150 miles back and forth. I am loving it because it really helps a lot for our living. And there's no difference from other vehicle it run smoothly with no problem at all.

likeFilled David R.

The pros of this vehicle include is gas mileage (obviously), reliability, comfort, and features. I wish I had sprung for the Toyota safety sense add-on and picked a trim option that included a sunroof. I upgraded to leather seats and highly recommend doing so.

likeFilled Eddie C.

As a con -the outside noise is easily heard while driving and you can even hear the whine of the highway. As a pro- the mileage is great and outstanding and the motor is so quiet that it is restful compared to the gas guzzling loud other vehicles even with their mufflers.

likeFilled Robert R.

The Prius does very well on gas. Currently get over 50 miles a gallon. Hybrid so hov lane. Not great on space but considering the size of the vehicle, car is spacious enough. Technology is up to date. GPS and extra features come in handy.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Barbara W.

The vehicle is small which some people do not like, not great in the snow, front wheel drive, hybrid batteries do not last forever, has some issues with the body of vehicle, no auto headlights, no blind spot detection.

dislikeFilled Sue P.

The center console opens sideways so the passenger cannot get into it, only the driver. We travel a lot and we keep things in there and the passenger can never get anything out which is very annoying. Also our phones do not fit in the charger in the middle front so we have to plug them in.

dislikeFilled Gina L.

The cons of the vehicle is that while it saves the environment with high mileage, it is not electric. I wish they would make something that have high mileage with electric for Prius. Also, it is extremely low to the ground so it scrapes sometimes.

dislikeFilled Cassio D.

Horse power is not the best compare to others, no sunroof, the LCD touchscreen is placed a little low on the dashboard, I do not have a hidden space in the cargo area like the previous version Prius 2015 and before.

dislikeFilled Robert F.

The cons is if you have big families especially if you have a baby and it needs a car seat then you have to get another vehicle that is bigger just for weekends. And also if you have plan to do pick up your other families for a joy ride then this is not good for you.

dislikeFilled David R.

The cons of this vehicle include the lack of extra features that would come with a higher priced trim package. These include sunroof, wireless phone charger, etc. The newer models have stepped their game up with additional features too, and I envy them greatly.

dislikeFilled Eddie C.

The cons of the vehicle are the expenses that it costs for any maintenance of any kind with its vehicular parts and labor. Although the motor is nice and quiet, the road noises are loud and it does not seem to be very well insulated from the noisy environment.

dislikeFilled Robert R.

The space can be small at times. Three seats in the back and one or two seats will have to go down to put stuff in the trunk. When seats go down people are limited since only 3 people can fit in the car at that time for a road trip or heavy packing. So not great on packing and taking trips.

Ranks #9 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2016 Toyota Prius has an average owner rating of 4.70 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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5
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4.84
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4.69

Ranks #7 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Toyota Prius has a combined MPG of 106 which ranks it #7 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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137 MPG
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126 MPG
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58 MPG

Is The 2016 Toyota Prius A Good Car?

Yes, I am very happy with it. The mileage is excellent, and it is a pleasure to drive. I like the acceleration, it is a smooth ride.
Connie W.
Yes, great mileage and good features like lane departure warning, a backup camera, and a brake warning.
Danielle B.
Yes! I travel very often and I have had no issues. It is a comfortable ride. Gas for traveling has been exceptional.
Kellye D.
Yes it is a good vehicle. I commute throughout the city I am in and it is not just reliable (since it is a Toyota) but also really good at saving money since it is a hybrid vehicle.
Erin J.
Yes it is.. It runs smooth like an airplane and most especially it really saves gas this is my commuter back and forth to work I only put few pennies in the tank and it takes for me a while to load... Read More
Jordan C.
Yes I have really enjoyed driving my Prius. I have had no problems over the 3 years. I would definitely purchase the car again if I had it to do over again.
Brittany A.
Yes, a very reliable vehicle. All of My family are all able to fit in this car comfortably. It still works very well and very effective.
Tammy S.
Yes excellent. Gets 60+mpg handles well has safety features roomy interior back seats go down for large loads
Christopher T.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Toyota Prius?

Yes, very reliable. I do not have any problems with it. Since I have no problems with it, I cannot generate much length for this question.
Connie W.
The seats are not very comfortable for long travel and is not ideal for a tall person in the front or back seat with not enough headroom or leg room.
Danielle B.
I have yet to have any problems with my vehicle. I personally believe it is a reliable vehicle with no issues.
Kellye D.
I firmly believe that Toyota reliability is a real thing and it is a really reliable vehicle. I would say the only problems it has is due to the trim model I have, which is more my decision since I... Read More
Erin J.
Very reliable and there's no problem at all it runs excellent like an airplane floating in the air I love my vehicle and I'm so proud I have this type of vehicle
Elaine P.
I have been driving the Prius for 3 years now. It is very reliable. I haven't had any problems over that time. I have just needed the routine maintenance.
James C.
Yes, it is reliable. I am surprised that it still does not have any problems so far. It still works well even though it's almost 2 years old
Donna Z.
It's been reliable. I get regular tune ups no problems so far. It's a bit noisy on the highway. The visibility is much better than the 2014. The safety feature that lets you know if a car is near... Read More
Jeff G.

Is The 2016 Toyota Prius A Good Value?

It starts at $24,725. Of course there are additional costs for options. I consider it a good value, especially considering how los my gasoline cost is.
Connie W.
$28,000. It was ok, but wish it was a little less, but has a lot of technology for the price I paid for it.
Danielle B.
My Prius cost around 37,000. I believe it was decently valued. I have had zero issues with the vehicle. I bought it brand new. I did pay extra for the pearl white color because it was the only version... Read More
Kellye D.
When I purchase it, I got it pre owned through Toyota and was able to purchase it at approximately $10k. At that price it was an absolute no brainer and is very much a good value.
Erin J.
2016 Toyota Prius has an excellent value and the price is not bad at all..you have lots of choices depends in your living you can buy it cash in some other private apps, you can trade it with your... Read More
Virginia G.
It was around $29,000 and I think it was a very good value. Being a hybrid, it gets very good gas mileage. I am averaging around 51 miles per gallon over the 3 years.
Isabel C.
The car costs 25,000 US Dollars. I think it is a good value. The cost is just the right amount for this kind of car.
First V.
I don't remember... it is definitely a good value. I save on gas which is good for environment as well as. Pocket book. I haven't had any repair costs to date. The finish looks is new. I believe it... Read More
Charles C.

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2016 Toyota Prius: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The size of the tires for Your 2016 Toyota Prius will depend on what model You are the owner of. The V series will use size 205/60R16 on every model except the V Five which uses 215/50R17. The Prius C-Class...

2016 Toyota Prius: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: There are three different Toyota Prius models available in model year 2016, and across those models, two different engines are used. There's the 1.8L 4Cylinder of the Prius and Prius V, and then there's the...

Does the 2016 Toyota Prius have a spare tire?

Answer: Whether the 2016 Toyota Prius has a spare tire depends on its trim package. The Prius Two and Three are the only models that come with the space saver spare. There is space designed to accommodate a spare tire...

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Safety & Reliability

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