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2012 Toyota

Prius c

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Toyota Prius c: best and worst years
2012 Toyota Prius c (photo 1 of 3)
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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.19
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
46 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
53 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
50 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
51.4 mpg, reported by 40 driversabout 1.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
157 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
100 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,502 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • DP13002opened Mar 18, 2013SERVICE BRAKES

    Drivability, Service brake failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.