Toyota Prius c Transmission Specifications

The 2019 Toyota Prius c uses Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2019):

The Toyota Prius c comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Toyota Prius c Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive46
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive46
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive46
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive50
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive50

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Toyota Prius c Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Toyota Prius c have?

The Toyota Prius c is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2019 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Toyota Prius c come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Toyota Prius c in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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