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- MY2001–2027
Toyota Prius MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2001–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota Prius fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota Prius for 27 model years, 2001 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 41–57 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 4 configurations rated 48–55 MPG combined and costing $1,190–$1,360 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2026 Prius 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 57 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Toyota Prius MPG by year
| Year | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2027* (XW60) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 48–55 | — | $1,190–$1,360 |
| 2026 | 49–57 | — | $1,150–$1,330 |
| 2025 | 49–57 | 48–52 | $870–$1,330 |
| 2024 | 49–57 | — | $1,150–$1,330 |
| 2023 | 49–57 | — | $1,150–$1,330 |
| 2016-2022 (XW50) Generation page | |||
| 2022 | 49–56 | — | $1,170–$1,330 |
| 2021 | 49–56 | — | $1,170–$1,330 |
| 2020 | 46–56 | — | $1,170–$1,410 |
| 2019 | 50–56 | — | $1,170–$1,310 |
| 2018 | 52–56 | — | $1,170–$1,250 |
| 2017 | 52–56 | — | $1,170–$1,260 |
| 2016 | 52–56 | — | $1,170–$1,250 |
| 2010-2015 (XW30) Generation page | |||
| 2015 | 48 | 50 | $1,200–$1,370 |
| 2014 | 48 | 50 | $1,200–$1,370 |
| 2013 | 48 | 50 | $1,200–$1,370 |
| 2012 | 48 | 50 | $1,200–$1,370 |
| 2011 | 48 | — | $1,370 |
| 2010 | 50 | — | $1,310 |
| 2004-2009 (XW20) Generation page | |||
| 2009 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2008 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2007 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2006 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2005 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2004 | 46 | — | $1,420 |
| 2001-2003 (XW10) Generation page | |||
| 2003 | 41 | — | $1,590 |
| 2002 | 41 | — | $1,590 |
| 2001 | 41 | — | $1,590 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Toyota Prius generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota Prius's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota Prius run 41–57 MPG across model years 2001 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 48–55 MPG.
Which Toyota Prius model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Toyota Prius Prius 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 57 MPG.
How much does a Toyota Prius cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,190–$1,360 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,190.
Has the Toyota Prius's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 41 MPG in 2001 to 55 MPG in 2027, 14 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Toyota Prius?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2001 to 2027 (41–57 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2012 to 2025 (48–52 MPG).
Which Toyota Prius model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Toyota Prius are there?
EPA data covers 5 generations of the Toyota Prius: 2023-2027*, 2016-2022, 2010-2015, 2004-2009, 2001-2003. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.