2025 Toyota Prius 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.2s
- LE AWD, 196 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 11 of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 12 of 15 hatchbacks (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 196 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 127 | 15.8 | 6.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $29,750 |
| XLE AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 196 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,164 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 6.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $33,195 |
| Nightshade AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 196 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,164 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 6.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $33,960 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $33,375 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,516 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $36,625 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $40,070 |
| LE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,097 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.9 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,350 |
| XLE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,164 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $31,795 |
| Nightshade FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,164 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $32,560 |
| Limited FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 194 hp | 139 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $35,365 |
| Limited AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 196 hp | 139 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $36,765 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 194 hp | LE FWD | $28,350 | Base | $674 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 196 hp | LE AWD | $29,750 | +$1,400 | $711 | +$37 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 3 | 220 hp | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $33,375 | +$3,625 | $645 | -$29 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 11 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 11 | LE FWD | $28,350 | 6.2 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the LE FWD ($28,350).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | 6-speed automatic | $27,890 | 7.2 s |
| MINI Cooper | Hardtop 2 Door C Signature Trim FWD | 7-speed DCT | $28,950 | 7.9 s |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | S FWD | 7-speed DCT | $32,445 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LE FWD: 194 hp, 57 mpg, $28,350. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Prius by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.2 s. More hp per ton: 2025 Toyota Camry.
| Measure | 2025 Toyota Prius | 2025 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LE AWD | LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | 232 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,097 lb | 3,594 lb |
| hp per ton | 127 | 129 |
| lb per hp | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| MSRP | $29,750 | $30,225 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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