Toyota Prius MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Toyota Prius MPG for every model year from 2001 to 2027.
Prius MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 70 configurations of the Prius across hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain. The plug-in Prius Prime is included here. Toyota dropped the Prime name for 2025 and now calls it the Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriusHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 57 | 56 | 57 | View |
| Prius AWDHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 53 | 54 | 54 | View |
| Prius XLE/LTDHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 52 | 52 | 52 | View |
| Prius AWD XLE/LTDHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 49 | 50 | 49 | View |
Plug-in hybrid rows show the gas-only rating.
Prius MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Prius configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Prius Fuel Economy Changed
The Prius's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2004: The top combined rating rises to 46 MPG, up from 41 MPG the year before.
- 2010: The top combined rating rises to 50 MPG, up from 46 MPG the year before.
- 2012: A plug-in hybrid version arrives, rated at 50 MPG combined when running on gas alone.
- 2016: The top combined rating rises to 56 MPG, up from 50 MPG the year before.
- 2019: Four-wheel drive becomes available. The best four-wheel drive version is rated at 50 MPG combined.
How the Prius Compares
The EPA rated 24 midsize cars for 2026. The best Prius version, at 57 MPG combined, ranks 1st of 24. Combined ratings in the class run from 16 to 57 MPG, with a median of 28.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 51 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 49 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus ES | 46 MPG |
What Does a Prius Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Prius, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Prius MPG Questions
Which Prius year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2023 to 2026 Prius holds the top EPA rating at 57 MPG combined (57 city, 56 highway).
Does all-wheel drive hurt Prius fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Prius hybrid, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 55 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 53 MPG.
Why doesn't my Prius match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 70 ratings for the Toyota Prius from 2001 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. Plug-in hybrid figures in the table are the gas-only ratings, since those are the ones you can compare with a regular car. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov