2012 Toyota Prius c MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Toyota Prius c.

The 2012 Toyota Prius c has a 144V Ni-MH electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Toyota Prius c is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Toyota Prius c Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Toyota Prius c gets up to 53 miles per gallon in the city, and 46 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Toyota Prius c is 50 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Toyota Prius c?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Toyota Prius c is $1,250 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2012 Toyota Prius c to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $5,250 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Toyota Prius c Consume?

The 2012 Toyota Prius c will consume roughly 6 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Toyota Prius c.

Related Toyota Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Toyota models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Disclaimer

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