Toyota Prius: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota Prius across 26 model years, from the 2001 Toyota Prius through the 2026 Toyota Prius. The most recent 2026 Toyota Prius returns 57 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Prius page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Toyota Prius. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | 57 MPG | 56 MPG | $1,050 |
| 2025 | 2025 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | 57 MPG | 56 MPG | $1,050 |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | 57 MPG | 56 MPG | $1,050 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota Prius | 57 MPG | 57 MPG | 56 MPG | $1,050 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Prius | 52 MPG | 54 MPG | 50 MPG | $1,150 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | 50 MPG | 46 MPG | $1,250 |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | 49 MPG | 46 MPG | $1,250 |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | 49 MPG | 46 MPG | $1,250 |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | 49 MPG | 46 MPG | $1,250 |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota Prius | 48 MPG | 49 MPG | 46 MPG | $1,250 |
| 2010 | 2010 Toyota Prius | 50 MPG | 51 MPG | 48 MPG | $1,200 |
| 2009 | 2009 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2008 | 2008 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2005 | 2005 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | 48 MPG | 45 MPG | $1,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Toyota Prius | 41 MPG | 42 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,450 |
| 2002 | 2002 Toyota Prius | 41 MPG | 42 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,450 |
| 2001 | 2001 Toyota Prius | 41 MPG | 42 MPG | 41 MPG | $1,450 |
How the Toyota Prius compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota Prius against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.