2021 Toyota Prius Prime mpg
Combined mpg, LE FWD
54mpg
- 54 to 58 city, 50 to 53 highway.
- Top 20% of 15 hatchbacks (2021).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 54 to 58 | 50 to 53 | 54 | 11.4 | 616 | $711 |
| XLE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 54 to 58 | 50 to 53 | 54 | 11.4 | 616 | $711 |
| Limited FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 54 to 58 | 50 to 53 | 54 | 11.4 | 616 | $711 |
Fuel cost
LE FWD, 54 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $711
- Per month
- $59
- Per mile
- 5.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $36.48
- Top trim: Limited FWD. $711 a year. Same as the LE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 1.9 | $5.93 |
| 300 miles | 5.6 | $17.78 |
| 500 miles | 9.3 | $29.63 |
| 1,000 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $51
- Per year
- $616
- Miles a month
- 867
LE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 54 mpg good? Yes. Beats 100% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Prius Prime | LE FWD | 54 mpg | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 2.0T S FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 MINI Cooper Clubman | Cooper S FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan LEAF | S FWD | 149 mi range | |
| 2021 Toyota Prius | L Eco FWD | 56 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | Manual | 25 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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