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Toyota Prius C

EPA MPG: 50 mpg

Road Test

As Toyota's least-expensive hybrid, the Prius C seems like a great idea. Similar to its namesake, the C delivers 43 mpg overall, just one mpg less than the larger Prius and a stellar 37 mpg in the city, which is the best of any car we've tested. The C's tiny dimensions and easy parking also make it a natural for urban driving.

2012 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Poor
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Poor
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Toyota vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Poor
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Toyota vs. Other New Car Brands

2012 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    4-door hatchback
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 1.5-liter 4 hybrid (99 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • CVT
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties