2016 Toyota Prius

The 2016 Toyota Prius brings hatchback practicality, hybrid-focused efficiency, and seating for five to shoppers in Peoria, AZ. At Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria, this page helps shoppers understand the Prius lineup, compare it with other 2016 hatchbacks, review its configuration, and take the next step through live inventory, trade-in tools, and dealership resources.

Starting MSRP

$24,200

Horsepower

121 hp

EPA MPG

54–58 city / 50–53 hwy

Seating

5 seats

Fuel

Regular Unleaded

Body Style

Hatchback

How the 2016 Toyota Prius Compares with Competitors

Pricing, power, fuel economy, and fuel type create meaningful differences among compact hatchbacks. The 2016 Toyota Prius starts at $24,200, and MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

Compared with the 2016 MINI Cooper Clubman, the Prius has a lower starting MSRP of $24,200 versus $24,100 for the MINI, while the Prius produces 121 hp and the MINI offers 134–189 hp. The Prius uses regular unleaded and achieves 54 to 58 city MPG and 50 to 53 highway MPG across trims, while the MINI requires premium unleaded and is rated at 22–25 city MPG and 32–35 highway MPG, favoring buyers focused on efficiency or higher available horsepower respectively.

Compared with the 2016 Mazda 3, the Prius starts at $24,200 versus $23,245 for the Mazda 3, and produces 121 hp versus 155 hp. The Prius uses regular unleaded and delivers 54 to 58 city MPG and 50 to 53 highway MPG across trims, while the Mazda 3 is rated at 29 city MPG and 40 highway MPG, giving shoppers a choice between Prius efficiency and the Mazda’s higher quoted horsepower with a lower starting price.

Compared with the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT, the Prius starts at $24,200 versus $19,800 for the Hyundai and produces 121 hp versus 173 hp. Both use regular unleaded and seat five, while the Prius is rated at 54 to 58 city MPG and 50 to 53 highway MPG compared with 24 city MPG and 33 highway MPG for the Elantra GT, favoring different priorities in purchase price, power, and fuel economy.

Specifications and Configuration

The 2016 Toyota Prius is a hatchback with an inline-4 engine, a 1.8-liter displacement, and an automatic continuously variable transmission. It produces 121 hp, with peak power at 5,200 rpm, and uses regular unleaded fuel.

Across the six trims, city fuel economy ranges from 54 to 58 MPG and highway fuel economy ranges from 50 to 53 MPG. Curb weight ranges from 3,010 to 3,080 pounds, fuel capacity is 11.3 gallons, and cargo space behind the rear seats ranges from 24.6 to 27.4 cubic feet.

The Prius measures 178.7 inches long, 69.3 inches wide, and 58.1 inches high, with a 106.3-inch wheelbase. Trim pricing ranges from $24,200 to $30,000, with an $835 destination charge.

Buying a 2016 Toyota Prius in Peoria

Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria serves shoppers in Peoria, AZ, with Toyota resources for browsing, financing, trade-ins, service, and parts. The store receives vehicles on a rolling basis, so shoppers can search inventory for current listings and use the trade-in process at value your trade.

For assistance, contact Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria at (480) 933-5233. Service scheduling, service specials, parts specials, and finance tools provide additional ways to plan ownership beyond the vehicle search.

What to Weigh Before Buying

Trim selection changes the Prius starting price, fuel economy, and cargo capacity. The Two Eco trim reaches 58 city MPG and 53 highway MPG with 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space, while several other trims are rated at 54 city MPG and 50 highway MPG with 24.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats.

Shoppers should also consider how the Prius’s 121 hp, hatchback body style, five-seat layout, and continuously variable automatic transmission fit their daily driving. Comparing fuel type, quoted economy, power, and purchase price across the Prius and its competitors can help clarify which priorities matter most.