Toyota · model year 2016
2016 Toyota Prius
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Toyota Prius model years →

2016 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 200 | 45 | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| 1.8 VVT-i Auto | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 49 | 134.5 | Dossier |
| Active 1.8 15" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Business Edition 1.8 with 15" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Business Edition Plus 1.8 with 17" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Excel 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| Excel 1.8 with 17" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Excel Plus 1.8 VVT-i Auto | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| Icon 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 96 | 68.9 | Dossier |
| T Spirit with Solar Roof 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 89 | 72.4 | Dossier |
| T4 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 92 | 70.6 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 52 | 170 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 56 | 158 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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18V579000 2018-09-05 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
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…
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18V085000 2018-01-31 · model years 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2016
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
