Toyota Prius v MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Prius v has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2012 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 41 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 41 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 4 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2013 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 3 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2014 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 4 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2015 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 6 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2016 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 6 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2017 | 1 | 41 mpg | 41 mpg | #1 of 5 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Prius v placed highest in 2012 at #1 of 4, and lowest in 2012 at #1 of 4. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 217 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 216 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 217 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 217 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 216 | 10/10 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 39 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 216.7560975609756 | n/a |
What Prius v fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Toyota Prius v burns 280 to 280 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 | $841 | $841 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $982 | $982 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,122 | $1,122 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $3,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 41 mpg the Toyota Prius v is 19 mpg better the median, which is worth about $848 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons 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.