Page Loading

2015 Toyota Prius vs. 2016 Toyota Prius

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Toyota Prius and 2016 Toyota Prius contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Toyota Prius and the 2016 Toyota Prius.

When we compare the 2015 Toyota Prius's and the 2016 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2016 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2015 Toyota Prius and 2016 Toyota Prius have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 Toyota Prius's and the 2016 Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Prius ranges from $9,755 to $19,901 while a used 2016 Toyota Prius is priced between $11,999 to $22,588.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Toyota Prius and the 2016 Toyota Prius both lose 30.7 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Prius is 9.2 out of 10. Toyota Prius is ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 and the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Toyota Prius is also ranked 1 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars while the Toyota Prius is ranked 1 out of 9 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Prius is 8.9 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Toyota Prius’s base engine makes 134 horsepower, and the 2016 Toyota Prius base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 571 miles. The Prius is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 565 miles.This gives the 2016 Toyota Prius the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 Toyota Prius the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid compact cars, the 2015 Toyota Prius has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2016 Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

See More See Less
Model & Pricing
2015 Toyota Prius
2016 Toyota Prius

2015 Toyota Prius
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
2015 Toyota Prius for Sale

2016 Toyota Prius
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
2016 Toyota Prius for Sale

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,215

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$28,018

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,215 - $34,345

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$28,791

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,200 - $33,170

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$14,886

Price Range:

$9,755 - $19,901

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$13,800

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$11,803 - $15,630

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

317

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

109,488

# Good or Great Deals:

155

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$17,482

Price Range:

$11,999 - $22,588

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$15,608

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$13,057 - $17,482

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

235

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

90,450

# Good or Great Deals:

95

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.9 - 3.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Toyota Prius

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

3.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

0.6 - 4.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

33.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.4 - 6.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.4 - 5.1

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

1 / 3

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Teens

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Teens

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

3 / 10

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 4

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

7 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

8 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2015 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

Five, Four, One, Persona Series, Three, Two

2016 Toyota Prius Trim Levels

Four, Four Touring, Three, Three Touring, Two, Two Eco

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

134 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.044 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.039 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


51 / 48 / 50

Range (city/hwy):

607 / 571 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


54 / 50 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

610 / 565 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.1 inches

Cargo Space:

21.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

115.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Cargo Space:

24.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

117.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3042 lbs

Width:

68.7 inches

Height:

58.7 inches

Length:

176.4 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3075 lbs

Width:

69.3 inches

Height:

58.1 inches

Length:

178.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Nautical Blue Metallic

Gray

Winter Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Barcelona Red Metallic

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Crush Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Sea Glass Pearl

Red

Hypersonic Red

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl / Super White

Interior Colors

Gray

Dark Gray

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Moonstone

Beige

Harvest Beige

Black

Black

Popular Prius Model Year Comparisons

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Prius Trim Comparisons

Popular Car Comparisons