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2012-2019 Toyota Prius c MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 46–50 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2019 Toyota Prius c at a glance
The 2012-2019 Toyota Prius c covers 8 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 46–50 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $1,410 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (46 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 50 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2012-2019 Toyota Prius c by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hybrid | 46 MPG | $1,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 46 MPG | $1,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 46 MPG | $1,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,320 | First year |
What the 2019 Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$118
$1,410 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.35
Per 100 miles
$9.40
Five years
$7,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,820less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Toyota Prius c MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2018 Toyota Prius c MPG
46 MPG · $1,410/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2017 Toyota Prius c MPG
46 MPG · $1,410/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 50 to 46 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $1,320 to $1,410, $90 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2016 Toyota Prius c MPG
50 MPG · $1,320/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
2015 Toyota Prius c MPG
50 MPG · $1,320/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
2014 Toyota Prius c MPG
50 MPG · $1,320/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
2013 Toyota Prius c MPG
50 MPG · $1,320/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,320.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
2012 Toyota Prius c MPG
50 MPG · $1,320/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 53 | 46 | 50 | $1,320 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $1,920 in California and $1,230 in Texas, a $690 difference.
- California $1,920
- Washington $1,780
- New York $1,410
- Florida $1,340
- Texas $1,230
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small car models.
Generations
- 2012-2019 (NHP10)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2019 Toyota Prius c get?
EPA rates the 2012-2019 Toyota Prius c at 46–50 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 50 MPG (53 city, 46 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2019 Toyota Prius c?
The Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 50 MPG, in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 46 MPG, was in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2019 Toyota Prius c?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Toyota Prius c per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,410 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,410 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Toyota Prius c 100 miles?
About $9.40 per 100 miles for the Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius c more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 48 city and 43 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2019 Toyota Prius c compare with other small car configurations?
The Prius c 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,410 a year to fuel, $1,820 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Toyota Prius c different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 46 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,410. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2019 against 1 configuration for 2018. See the 2018 Toyota Prius c for that year.