2014
Toyota Prius c

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  • 5dr HB One (Natl)
    Starts at
    $19,080
    53 City / 46 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Two (Natl)
    Starts at
    $20,030
    53 City / 46 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Three (Natl)
    Starts at
    $21,765
    53 City / 46 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Four (Natl)
    Starts at
    $23,360
    53 City / 46 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Smallest Prius version
Gas/electric hybrid
50-mpg combined EPA rating
Seats up to five

The good & the bad

The good

Gas mileage
Ride comfort
Lower price than regular Prius
Hatchback versatility

The bad

Strains on hills
Spongy brake-pedal feel
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Expert 2014 Toyota Prius c review

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Vehicle Overview

The subcompact Prius c is a smaller alternative to the regular Prius, Prius Plug-In and Prius V. C stands for “city,” and the Prius c is a four-door hatchback that’s available in four trim levels — One through Four. Competitors include the Honda Insight hybrid and high-mileage subcompacts like the Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.

New for 2014
There are no significant changes.
Exterior Highlights

  • About 19 inches shorter than regular Prius
  • 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers; 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels available
  • LED taillights
  • Rear spoiler
  • Available power moonroof
  • Available fog lights
  • Available heated side mirrors

Interior Highlights

  • CD stereo with MP3 jack, USB port and Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with accessory controls
  • Available upgraded stereo with touch-screen navigation system and Entune entertainment system
  • Available heated front seats
  • Available push-button start
  • Available 60/40-split folding backseat

Under the Hood

  • 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with electric motor make 99 horsepower total
  • Nickel-metal-hydride battery pack for hybrid system
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Nine airbags
  • Electronic stability system with traction control
  • Antilock brakes

 

2014 Toyota Prius c review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The subcompact Prius c is a smaller alternative to the regular Prius, Prius Plug-In and Prius V. C stands for “city,” and the Prius c is a four-door hatchback that’s available in four trim levels — One through Four. Competitors include the Honda Insight hybrid and high-mileage subcompacts like the Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.

New for 2014
There are no significant changes.
Exterior Highlights

  • About 19 inches shorter than regular Prius
  • 15-inch steel wheels with plastic covers; 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels available
  • LED taillights
  • Rear spoiler
  • Available power moonroof
  • Available fog lights
  • Available heated side mirrors

Interior Highlights

  • CD stereo with MP3 jack, USB port and Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with accessory controls
  • Available upgraded stereo with touch-screen navigation system and Entune entertainment system
  • Available heated front seats
  • Available push-button start
  • Available 60/40-split folding backseat

Under the Hood

  • 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with electric motor make 99 horsepower total
  • Nickel-metal-hydride battery pack for hybrid system
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Nine airbags
  • Electronic stability system with traction control
  • Antilock brakes

 

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Safety review

Based on the 2014 Toyota Prius c base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
2 years / 25,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 31 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.5
Value 4.9
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

  • By Blue Streak Metallic Prius C from Baltimore, MD
    Owns this car
    August 27, 2022

    Great car

    I have owned mine for 8 years and 73,000 miles and I still love it. I am getting about 56-58 mpg tank average in the summer and 45-50mpg in the winter due to colder temperatures and using the heat often, affecting battery-only usage. Cruises on the highway great, and is perfect around town. Blue Streak Metallic paint has held up great, no clear coat damage and still feels great after a clay bar/ polish. I just have some rock chips on the hood, but they haven't started rusting and have been there for many years. Pretty comfortable considering it's size and wheelbase, it's nice and quiet too. I like that it has an actual gear selector and handbrake unlike the "regular" prius with it's little knob thing and foot brake. Interior has held up great, easy to clean the fabric seats, and all the buttons and tech work perfectly. I was able to unplug the speaker that makes the annoying hybrid sound at low speed, so now it's silent in EV mode which is great. I always recommend them to my friends, and most have never heard of a Prius C. I'd like a 4runner or something cool with more cargo space, but I can't get over their gas mileage under 20 mpgs. Think I'll just keep my Prius C lol.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Carlos Martinez from Paramount, California
    Owns this car
    April 19, 2022

    Up to 45 miles per Gallon !!!

    At 45 miles per gallon combine it is a deal breaker 8 gallons max capacity tank that means I get an average of 360 ( sometimes is less sometimes is more all depend of various factors ex: road conditions,driving skills, temperature all influences in the final result) but the way gasoline prices are nobody can beat full gas tank for les than 48 dollars and get 360 miles per run it is a no Briner plus it is very cheap to maintain less than 100 dollars every six months (more or less again depending of the use ) the down side if I may call that is it is that it has very small interior if you want to fit the 4 passengers capacity well all them including the driver will be very uncomfortable this car is has been designed for a city conmmute but again who can argue with the economic that this beauty is ?
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By EngineerKen from Woodridge, IL
    Owns this car
    April 10, 2020

    Underrated and Overlooked.

    The best feature is, of course, fuel economy. Our car exceeds it's EPA rating, we regularly achieve 60MPG. I don't understand why many reviewers mention slow acceleration when it's no worse than many other vehicles. Another common complaint is the quality of interior materials. Of course we'll have wait to to see how rugged they are, but it appears that light weight was a requirement, and the materials used remind me of aircraft fabrics. Climate control is very good, there's heat in about 1/4 mile. My biggest complaint by far is the uncomfortable (too far forward) headrests. Another headrest issue is the way they block vision to the rear. There must be a government headrest regulation involved because we noticed the same problem with other manufacturers vehicles, it seems that in mitigating one danger another hazard is exacerbated. Visibility is also impaired by the position of the wide "A" pillars, probably to accommodate air bags. By my reasoning, avoiding an accident in the first place is better than relying on safety features after an impact. Handling is excellent, but there's no feedback. Frequent correction is required during highway driving but that may be an issue with wheel alignment. Braking is also very good, but uneven, like hybrids in general. The headlights low-beam is OK but could be better because the high-beams are excellent. In almost 60,000 miles we've only changed oil, wiper blades and replaced filters, noting has broken. We do have a set of winter tires to get through those three months, which prolongs the life of the normal tires. My wife is the primary driver, she mostly takes short trips, and she loves her Prius C. I do like this car and plan on keeping it a long time, my complaints are really minor and many reflect the current trend in automotive design. I'd buy another one for myself if it was available in a wagon version, a little more cargo capacity would be nice. I might just buy another one anyway.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Superman from Sterling, VA
    Owns this car
    December 1, 2019

    Most reliable car I have owned

    This car meet all of my needs. FWD CVT 1.5L 4-Cylinder Atkinson-Cycle VVT-i ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Remote keyless entry, Traction control. With excellent mileage 53/46 City/Highway MPG.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MeganNCody from Bakersfield, CA
    Owns this car
    November 11, 2019

    I'm going to be always buying my used or new here.

    I absolutely love it. Only thing it might need it more HO. But $7 for a few hundred miles Can't beat it Just have to treat it good. This is probably my dream car. Needs new rims and paint job. But its amazing!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Zachary from new york
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2019

    Perfect commuter-city car

    Great size and mileage, low maintenance. You can park it anywhere. Easy to handle. Spacious inside. Easy to drive. You will not regret this purchase.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lewy from Longmont, co
    Used to own this car
    February 9, 2019

    Used as my delivery vehicle for 4 years

    2014 model I use it to deliver food for my restaurant. Gas mileage is fantastic but as it aged, i noticed the mileage going down. It also takes another hit if i have AC or heat going. However, its never dropped below 40 mpg which is good enough for me since my last couple cars averaged around 18mpg. its a pretty sporty hatchback styling which i really enjoy. i never had issues loading anything into the car, like if i have to buy supplies for the restaurant. back seats fold down and i can fit quite a bit back there. i wouldnt recommend hauling lumber tho lol my biggest complaint for it is the performance on the highway. It struggles really hard getting up to and maintaining 75mph. handles snow pretty decent. no issues once you slap on snow tires. back window is a little hard to keep clean because of rear spoiler but it does have rear wiper which helps out a lot. the prius c is pretty light and most of the weight is kept low so theres very little body roll in hard turns --- but i got in a tbone accident with mine. i collided with the front of a truck that ran a light. my front got crushed in and car was totalled but i was fine except for a scratch on my arm. so its a very very safe car despite being so small.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Avito89 from Los Angeles
    Owns this car
    October 17, 2018

    Epic daily driver!

    This car is the best of all worlds, incognito driving experience, unmatched reliability and simple comforts, Get one before simple cars are gone! Eventually you?ll be strapped to the backseat of Tesla or another big brother car, monitoring everything you do, filming you and your family and reflecting the data to some gov or internal server. Beat the system with a Prius ;)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Hedy from Aptos, Santa Cruz
    Owns this car
    August 3, 2018

    Most gas saver and fun car to drive.

    I liked that this car is reliable and ecological. For an average 5'4" to 5'8" person has comfortable leg room but if you a very big or tall person it is probably too small for you.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By keywesthairman from Phoenix , AZ
    Used to own this car
    May 19, 2018

    Fantastic car for the money

    I had two full size Priuss.. other cars in between. When I want a reliable fun car my thoughts always reverted back to a Prius. I loved my little C though. Fun to drive and quite a bit of pep while getting 46/54 mpg! I had a level three with Navigation etc. Don?t hesitate to buy one of these cars! More room in a full size Prius but the price is less with the C. Enjoy the fun drive and helping keeping the earth green!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By lklk5800 from Boulder
    Test drove this car
    April 16, 2018

    The Prius c is impressively engineered.

    This car is a small, fairly light weight car that is well engineered in terms of space and function. Gets great mileage and is the perfect around town car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • By MarineBret from Ashburn, VA
    Test drove this car
    April 12, 2018

    When you get 60 MPG...you know you picked right!

    I will say it again...60MPG! Spunky little car that is going to be great for my needs. Love everything that it is, and for everything that it isn't.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2014 Toyota Prius c?

The 2014 Toyota Prius c is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Four (1 style)
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  • Three (1 style)
  • Two (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2014 Toyota Prius c?

The 2014 Toyota Prius c offers up to 53 MPG in city driving and 46 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2014 Toyota Prius c reliable?

The 2014 Toyota Prius c has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Toyota Prius c owners.

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4.8 / 5
Based on 31 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0

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