2020 Toyota Prius c Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2020 Toyota Prius c Specs at a Glance
The 2020 Toyota Prius c gets 50 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 2,496 lbs, measures 157.5 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 46 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 50 mpg (53 city / 46 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · other 2020 trims rate 46–50 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Curb weight
- 2,496 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: PRIUS C 5DR HATCHBACK
- Length
- 157.5 in · 66.9 in wide · 57.1 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Toyota Prius c — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 43 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 43 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 43 | 46 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 46 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 | 46 | 50 | Regular Gasoline |
Maintenance schedule
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Toyota Prius c — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Toyota Prius c?
The Toyota Prius c is EPA-rated at up to 50 MPG combined (53 city / 46 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2016 model year.
What engine does the 2019 Toyota Prius c have?
The Toyota Prius c uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Toyota Prius c are covered here?
This page documents 5 verified Toyota Prius c configurations across model years 2015–2019.
Which model year of the Toyota Prius c is the most fuel efficient?
The 2016 Toyota Prius c holds the highest combined rating at 50 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 46 MPG, a difference of 4 MPG (about 9%) across the 5 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Toyota Prius c have?
Across every year on record the Toyota Prius c uses one displacement, 1.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius c front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Toyota Prius c configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2019 data.