2012 Toyota Prius v 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 v.

The 2012 Toyota Prius v has a 202V 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 v is, we have the information you need.

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

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Toyota Prius v gets up to 43 miles per gallon in the city, and 39 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Toyota Prius v is 41 miles per gallon.

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

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Toyota Prius v is $1,550 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 v to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $3,750 on fuel.

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

The 2012 Toyota Prius v will consume roughly 7 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 v.

City MPG43
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG41
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $3,750
Fuel Cost$1,550
Fuel Type 1Regular
Electric Motor202V Ni-MH
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum7
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Station Wagons
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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.

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  • "2012 Toyota Prius v MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/prius-v/2012.

  • "2012 Toyota Prius v MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/prius-v/2012. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2012 Toyota Prius v MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/prius-v/2012.