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2010-2015 Toyota Prius MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 48–50 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2015 Toyota Prius at a glance
The 2010-2015 Toyota Prius covers 6 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 48–50 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $1,370 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (48 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 50 MPG, was reached in 2010.
2010-2015 Toyota Prius by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,200–$1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,200–$1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,200–$1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,200–$1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 48 MPG | $1,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 50 MPG | $1,310 | First year |
What the 2015 Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$114
$1,370 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.28
Per 100 miles
$9.13
Five years
$6,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,560less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Toyota Prius MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 48 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,370.
On electricity 95 MPGe, with 11 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 50 | 46 | 48 | $1,370 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 50 | 95 | 11 mi | $1,200 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 29% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2014 Toyota Prius MPG
48 MPG · $1,200–$1,370/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 48 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,370.
On electricity 95 MPGe, with 11 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 46 | 48 | $1,370 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 50 | 95 | 11 mi | $1,200 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 29% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2013 Toyota Prius MPG
48 MPG · $1,200–$1,370/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 48 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,370.
On electricity 95 MPGe, with 11 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 46 | 48 | $1,370 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 50 | 95 | 11 mi | $1,200 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 29% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2012 Toyota Prius MPG
48 MPG · $1,200–$1,370/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 48 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,370.
On electricity 95 MPGe, with 11 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsHybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 46 | 48 | $1,370 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid (Most efficient) | FWD | 50 | 95 | 11 mi | $1,200 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 29% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2011 Toyota Prius MPG
48 MPG · $1,370/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 50 to 48 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,310 to $1,370, $60 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 49 | 46 | 48 | $1,370 |
2010 Toyota Prius MPG
50 MPG · $1,310/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 51 | 48 | 50 | $1,310 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $1,860 in California and $1,190 in Texas, a $670 difference.
- California $1,860
- Washington $1,720
- New York $1,370
- Florida $1,290
- Texas $1,190
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001-2003 (XW10)
- 2004-2009 (XW20)
- 2010-2015 (XW30)
- 2016-2022 (XW50)
- 2023-2027* (XW60)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius get?
EPA rates the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius at 48–50 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 50 MPG (51 city, 48 highway). By powertrain: Hybrid: 48–50 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 50 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius?
The Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 50 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 48 MPG, was in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2010-2015 Toyota Prius compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2009 Toyota Prius) is rated 46 MPG combined and costs $1,420 a year to fuel; the 2010-2015 model is rated 48–50 MPG and costs $1,200–$1,370 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Toyota Prius per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,370 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,200–$1,370 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Toyota Prius 100 miles?
About $9.13 per 100 miles for the Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.00 and $9.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2015 Toyota Prius compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,370 a year to fuel, $1,560 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 199 rated midsize car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2015 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 11 miles, with a total range of 540 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 50 MPG. The Plug-in Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,200 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 29% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2015 Toyota Prius different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 48 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,370. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2015 against 2 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Toyota Prius for that year.