2015 Toyota Prius Hatchback

2015 Prius

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$23,215 MSRP From
50 mpg AVG, Comb.
9.8 sec. 0-60 MPH
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Toyota Prius is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2015 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.8L Inline-4 engine that produces 134 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,042 lbs. hatchback to reach 60 mph from zero in 9.8 seconds. Toyota Prius has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 68.7 in
Length: 176.4 in
Height: 58.7 in
Wheelbase: 106.3 in

2015 Prius has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3042 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.5 inHip Room: 52.7 inHead Room: 38.6 inShoulder Room: 54.9 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 36.0 inHip Room: 51.2 inHead Room: 37.6 inShoulder Room: 53.1 in

Trunk Volume

21.6 ft³

2015 Prius seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Prius ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 21.6 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2015 Prius One	2015 Prius Two	2015 Prius Three	2015 Prius Persona Series Special Edition	2015 Prius Four	2015 Prius Five
Starging MSRP	$23,215	$24,200	$25,765	$26,985	$28,435	$30,005
Engine	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4
HP	134 hp	134 hp	134 hp	134 hp	134 hp	134 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	-	9.8 sec	-	9.8 sec	-	9.8 sec
City	51 MPG	51 MPG	51 MPG	51 MPG	51 MPG	51 MPG
Highway	48 MPG	48 MPG	48 MPG	48 MPG	48 MPG	48 MPG
Combined	50 MPG	50 MPG	50 MPG	50 MPG	50 MPG	50 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2015 Prius Hatchback comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $278 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Prius has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 50 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 86
Recalls: 1

2015 Prius Hatchback has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eighty-six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively high number.