Toyota Prius v
41 MPG The 2017 Toyota Prius v is EPA-rated at 41 MPG combined (43 city / 39 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 366 gallons, $1171 a year in fuel, or $0.078 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2012–2017 run it averages 41 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.061 | $610 | $915 | $1220 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.073 | $732 | $1098 | $1463 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.078 | $780 | $1171 | $1561 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.085 | $854 | $1280 | $1707 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.098 | $976 | $1463 | $1951 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.110 | $1098 | $1646 | $2195 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.122 | $1220 | $1829 | $2439 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2016 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $1500 | 216 | 1 |
| 2015 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2014 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2013 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $1500 | 216 | 1 |
| 2012 | 41 MPG | 43 | 39 | $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 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Toyota Prius v ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 217 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Prius v get?
The 2017 Toyota Prius v is rated at 41 MPG combined by the EPA — 43 city and 39 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 41 MPG, ranging from 41 to 41 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Prius v cost in fuel per year?
At 41 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 366 gallons — roughly $1171 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.078 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2017 model is $1500.
Has the Toyota Prius v become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 41 MPG today against 41 in 2012 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota Prius v efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 20.8 MPG. That is 20.2 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.