Toyota Prius Prime MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Prius Prime has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2017 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 54 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 48 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #8 of 110 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #9 of 125 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #13 of 127 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #14 of 124 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #16 of 116 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 54 mpg | 54 mpg | #18 of 121 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | #27 of 117 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | #32 of 101 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Prius Prime placed highest in 2017 at #8 of 110, and lowest in 2024 at #32 of 101. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI & PFI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 50 | 47 | 48 | 239.6 | 2.0 | $1,300 | 550 mi | 60 | 10/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI & PFI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 50 | 47 | 48 | 239.6 | 2.0 | $1,300 | 550 mi | 60 | 10/10 |
| 2022 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
| 2021 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
| 2020 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 55 | 53 | 54 | 213.0 | 2.6 | $1,150 | 640 mi | 78 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 54 → 48 mpg | -6 mpg | 240 gal |
What Prius Prime fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime burns 240 to 240 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $719 | $719 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $839 | $839 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $1,300 to $1,300 a year in fuel, or $7,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 48 mpg the Toyota Prius Prime is 23 mpg better the median, which is worth about $771 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.