Toyota Prius
57 MPG The 2026 Toyota Prius is EPA-rated at 57 MPG combined (57 city / 56 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 263 gallons, $842 a year in fuel, or $0.056 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2026 run it averages 49.3 MPG, improving by 16 MPG over 26 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.044 | $439 | $658 | $877 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.053 | $526 | $789 | $1053 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.056 | $561 | $842 | $1123 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.061 | $614 | $921 | $1228 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.070 | $702 | $1053 | $1404 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.079 | $789 | $1184 | $1579 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.088 | $877 | $1316 | $1754 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 MPG | 57 | 56 | $1100 | 155 | 1 |
| 2025 | 57 MPG | 57 | 56 | $1100 | 155 | 1 |
| 2024 | 57 MPG | 57 | 56 | $1100 | 155 | 1 |
| 2023 | 57 MPG | 57 | 56 | $1100 | 155 | 1 |
| 2022 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2021 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2020 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 169 | 1 |
| 2019 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2018 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2017 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 171 | 1 |
| 2016 | 52 MPG | 54 | 50 | $1200 | 170 | 1 |
| 2015 | 48 MPG | 50 | 46 | $1300 | 185 | 1 |
| 2014 | 48 MPG | 49 | 46 | $1300 | 186 | 1 |
| 2013 | 48 MPG | 49 | 46 | $1300 | 186 | 1 |
| 2012 | 48 MPG | 49 | 46 | $1300 | 185 | 1 |
| 2011 | 48 MPG | 49 | 46 | $1300 | 185 | 1 |
| 2010 | 50 MPG | 51 | 48 | $1250 | 178 | 1 |
| 2009 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2008 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2007 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2006 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2005 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2004 | 46 MPG | 48 | 45 | $1350 | 193 | 1 |
| 2003 | 41 MPG | 42 | 41 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2002 | 41 MPG | 42 | 41 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2001 | 41 MPG | 42 | 41 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Toyota Prius ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Clarity FCV (68), Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (77), Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo (78), Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (80), Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (81).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 155 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Prius get?
The 2026 Toyota Prius is rated at 57 MPG combined by the EPA — 57 city and 56 highway. Across all 26 model years in the database it averages 49.3 MPG, ranging from 41 to 57 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Prius cost in fuel per year?
At 57 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 263 gallons — roughly $842 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.056 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1100.
Has the Toyota Prius become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 41 MPG in 2001 to 57 in 2026 — an improvement of 16 MPG, or 39% across 26 model years.
Is the Toyota Prius efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.1 MPG. That is 29.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.