Toyota Prius XLE/LTD MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Prius XLE/LTD has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2023 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 52 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 48 mpg (2027). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 52 mpg | 49 mpg | #25 of 117 (79th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 52 mpg | 49 mpg | #30 of 101 (71th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 2 | 52 mpg | 49 mpg | #26 of 86 (71th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 2 | 52 mpg | 49 mpg | #19 of 66 (72th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2027 | 2 | 51 mpg | 48 mpg | #3 of 12 (82th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 XLE/LTD placed highest in 2027 at #3 of 12, and lowest in 2024 at #30 of 101. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 45 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 183 | 8/10 |
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 54 | 46 | 51 | 225.5 | 5.8 | $1,200 | 175 | 8/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 49 | 50 | 49 | 234.7 | 6.1 | $1,250 | 179 | 8/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 169 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 49 | 50 | 49 | 234.7 | 6.1 | $1,250 | 179 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 169 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 49 | 50 | 49 | 234.7 | 6.1 | $1,250 | 179 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 169 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 49 | 50 | 49 | 234.7 | 6.1 | $1,250 | 179 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 52 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 169 | 9/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 → 2027 | 52 → 51 mpg | -1 mpg | 225 gal |
What Prius XLE/LTD fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD burns 225 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 | $676 | $719 | $42 |
| $3.50/gal | $789 | $839 | $49 |
| $4.00/gal | $902 | $958 | $56 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $1,200 to $1,300 a year in fuel, or $4,750 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 51 mpg the Toyota Prius XLE/LTD is 26 mpg better the median, which is worth about $821 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.