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Specs & owner experience · archive 2016–2022

Toyota Prius (2016) specs and history

Fourth-generation Prius , 1.8 full hybrid with around 122 hp system power.

Category scores

These are our own numbers, not the manufacturer’s stars. The scale runs from 0 to 100, higher is better, and every figure carries a source with a reference date. Which category weighs more for you is something you know better than we do. How these scores work.

  • Reliability 84/100
    Reliability: 84 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (Prius/Toyota hybrid historically strong) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fuel economy 86/100
    Fuel economy: 86 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + owner-reported real-world consumption vs manufacturer figure (public forums, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Consumption (combined) 84/100
    Consumption (combined): 84 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP combined 4.2 l/100km manufacturer figure + owner real-world figures (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 70/100
    Practicality: 70 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 457 l + 5 seats (manufacturer figure, 2WD trim, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet rated
    Value retention: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Residual value strongly market- and trim-dependent; no meaningful general curve for this model-year range · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Sustainability 62/100
    Sustainability: 62 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), as of 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Scale 0–100 · every figure has a named source and reference date · with no usable data we show no figure

Specifications

Generation
IV (XW50)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Power (hp) 122
0–100 km/h (seconds) 10.6
Top speed (km/h) 180
Length (mm) 4,540
Width, excl. mirrors (mm) 1,760
Height (mm) 1,470
Kerb weight (kg) 1,450
Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) 0 (not permitted)
Boot (l) 457
Consumption (WLTP, l per 100 km) 4.2

Real-world consumption

Owners report
4.6 l/100km
WLTP (manufacturer figure)
4.2 l/100km
Difference vs WLTP
+10%

A plus sign means owners use more in practice than the factory figure; a minus sign less.

source source: owner forums mixed annual average, n≈25, not measured by us · number of reports: 25 · reference date: 2026-05-18 See also real-world consumption explained.

Frequently asked

Is the Toyota Prius still sold as a new car?

No. This model has not been sold as a new car for years (last model year 2022). We sell nothing and do not refer you to a dealer. This page shows the technical specs as a reference.

What does the Toyota Prius consume?

4.2 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.

How much boot space does the Toyota Prius have?

457 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

Owner experiences

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

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In depth

No plug; the hybrid charges itself. WLTP fuel use around 4.2 l/100km. Historical reference, no longer available as a new car since the fifth generation.

About the Toyota Prius IV (XW50, 2016-2022)

This model is no longer available as a new car. It is in the database as a historical reference: for looking up specifications and as a comparison point. There is deliberately no new price and no buy button; we are not a marketplace and do not broker second-hand purchases. The introduction price (2016) is purely historical context, not a current value.

The fourth Prius is a full hybrid: a 1.8 petrol engine and electric motors with around 122 hp system power, without a plug. The car charges the high-voltage battery itself via braking energy and the petrol engine. The stated WLTP fuel use is around 4.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure); the older NEDC figure was lower and is not comparable.

In practice

Owners historically report around 4.6 l/100km in mixed annual use (owner forums, n≈25, not measured by us), slightly above the WLTP figure but low for the class. The Prius drivetrain has historically been well rated in the ADAC breakdown statistics; that underpins the reliability score, with source cited. The braked towing weight is not relevant: the XW50 is not homologated for a trailer in most versions, hence 0.

Points to note

In the event of a second-hand choice, the condition of the high-voltage battery, the maintenance history and the tyre profile (low rolling resistance) are the points of attention. The fiscal and cycle data date from the 2016-2022 period and are indicative. We do not broker second-hand purchases.

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