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2016-2022 Toyota Prius MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 46–56 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2022 Toyota Prius at a glance
The 2016-2022 Toyota Prius covers 7 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 46–56 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,170 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (56 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2016-2022 Toyota Prius by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hybrid | 49–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 49–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 46–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 50–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 52–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 52–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 52–56 MPG | $1,170–$1,250 | First year |
What the 2022 Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$98
$1,170 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.95
Per 100 miles
$7.80
Five years
$5,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,760less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Toyota Prius MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4WD | 51 | 47 | 49 | $1,330 |
2021 Toyota Prius MPG
49–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,330/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,260 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4WD | 51 | 47 | 49 | $1,330 |
2020 Toyota Prius MPG
46–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,410/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4WD | 52 | 48 | 50 | $1,310 |
| c | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,410 |
2019 Toyota Prius MPG
50–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,310/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
| Prius 1.8L 4-cyl 4WD | 1.8L 4-cyl | 4WD | 52 | 48 | 50 | $1,310 |
2018 Toyota Prius MPG
52–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,250/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
2017 Toyota Prius MPG
52–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,260/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,260 |
2016 Toyota Prius MPG
52–56 MPG · $1,170–$1,250/yr
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 58 | 53 | 56 | $1,170 |
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,250 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $1,600 in California and $1,020 in Texas, a $580 difference.
- California $1,600
- Washington $1,480
- New York $1,170
- Florida $1,110
- Texas $1,020
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 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 2016-2022 Toyota Prius get?
EPA rates the 2016-2022 Toyota Prius at 46–56 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 56 MPG (58 city, 53 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2022 Toyota Prius?
Every model year of the 2016-2022 Toyota Prius tops out at 56 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2022 Toyota Prius?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2016-2022 Toyota Prius compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2015 Toyota Prius) is rated 48–50 MPG combined and costs $1,200–$1,370 a year to fuel; the 2016-2022 model is rated 46–56 MPG and costs $1,170–$1,410 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Toyota Prius per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,170 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $1,170–$1,330 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Toyota Prius 100 miles?
About $7.80 per 100 miles for the Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $7.80 and $8.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Toyota Prius more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 58 city and 53 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2022 Toyota Prius compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,170 a year to fuel, $1,760 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 136 rated midsize car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Toyota Prius different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 56 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,170. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2022 against 3 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Toyota Prius for that year.