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2012-2017 Toyota Prius v MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 41 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 wagon configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2017 Toyota Prius v at a glance
The 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 41 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $1,600 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (41 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017; 2015 repeat the values of the year before.
2012-2017 Toyota Prius v by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 | First year |
What the 2017 Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$133
$1,600 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.67
Per 100 miles
$10.67
Five years
$8,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the wagon median
$830less a year
Class median $2,430 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Toyota Prius v MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,600.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,600 |
2016 Toyota Prius v MPG
41 MPG · $1,600/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,600.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,600 |
2015 Toyota Prius v MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Toyota Prius v as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Toyota Prius v MPG
41 MPG · $1,600/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,600.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,600 |
2013 Toyota Prius v MPG
41 MPG · $1,600/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,600.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,600 |
2012 Toyota Prius v MPG
41 MPG · $1,600/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius v (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 39 | 41 | $1,600 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,170 in California and $1,390 in Texas, a $780 difference.
- California $2,170
- Washington $2,010
- New York $1,600
- Florida $1,510
- Texas $1,390
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 wagon models.
Generations
- 2012-2017 (2012)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v get?
EPA rates the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v at 41 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 41 MPG (43 city, 39 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v?
Every model year of the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v tops out at 41 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2017 Toyota Prius v?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. In 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Toyota Prius v per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,600 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,600 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Toyota Prius v 100 miles?
About $10.67 per 100 miles for the Prius v 1.8L 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 2017 Toyota Prius v more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 43 city and 39 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2017 Toyota Prius v compare with other wagon configurations?
The Prius v 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,600 a year to fuel, $830 less than the class median of $2,430, and less than 9 of 10 wagon configurations. The comparison covers all 42 rated wagon configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Toyota Prius v different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 41 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,600. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 1 configuration for 2016. See the 2016 Toyota Prius v for that year.