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2016 Toyota Prius V
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2016 Toyota Prius V

This wagon version of the Prius offers a very roomy rear seat and a generous cargo area. It's about the size of a Mazda5 but seats just five. The extra weight and bigger profile take a small toll on fuel economy, but the V still got an excellent 41 mpg overall in our tests. Despite lower gearing, the electric motor and engine have to work fairly hard, especially when the car is loaded. It drives similarly to the standard Prius, but handling isn't exactly agile. A chair-like seating position, low sills, and big windows combine to make the Prius V feel open and airy. The standard backup camera is a welcome feature. A weight-saving plastic moonroof is optional.

Market value
$11,850
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2016
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2012

Pricing

Current retail median
$11,850
Retail value range
$11,850 - $11,850
Original MSRP range
$26,675 - $30,935
Trade-in range
$8,665 - $8,665

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
77%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
44 MPG
EPA highway
40 MPG
EPA combined
42 MPG
Tested city
33 MPG
Tested highway
47 MPG
Tested overall
41 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$950
Cruising range
490 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.7 sec
0-60 mph
10.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
138 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
182 in
Width
70 in
Height
62 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Weight
3,280 lb
Maximum load
915 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
30 in
Cargo volume
32 cu ft
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
3/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
9/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Toyota

<p>Toyota has a reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. This holds true in most cases, with a few exceptions. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, good controls, and generous standard safety equipment. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota sells a number of plug-in hybrids and an increasing number of EVs, including the bZ and C-HR. The company also knows how to add a dosage of excitement into its lineup: The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars.</p>

Vehicle ID: 6993 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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