Toyota Prius MPG and Fuel Economy
Toyota have been manufacturing models of Prius for 22 years, with the latest vehicle in 2022 having a combined MPG of 52.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2022 Toyota Prius is $1,200 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $5,500 on fuel driving a 2022 Toyota Prius.
🛢 The Toyota Prius will consume roughly 6 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Toyota Prius will emit 170 grams of CO2, which is about 2,550,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 122 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Toyota Prius.
The table below is a complete list of the 22 Toyota Prius fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2021 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2020 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2019 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2017 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | 52 | $1,200 |
| 2015 Toyota Prius | 48 | $1,300 |
| 2014 Toyota Prius | 48 | $1,300 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | 48 | $1,300 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius | 48 | $1,300 |
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 48 | $1,300 |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | 50 | $1,250 |
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2005 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2004 Toyota Prius | 46 | $1,350 |
| 2003 Toyota Prius | 41 | $1,550 |
| 2002 Toyota Prius | 41 | $1,550 |
| 2001 Toyota Prius | 41 | $1,550 |
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