2023 Toyota Prius Prime mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
52mpg
- 50 to 57 city, 47 to 56 highway.
- Top 25% of 12 hatchbacks (2023).
- 3 trims: 48 to 52 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 50 to 57 | 47 to 56 | 52 | 10.6 | 551 | $738 |
| XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 50 to 57 | 47 to 56 | 48 | 10.6 | 509 | $706 |
| XSE Premium FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 50 to 57 | 47 to 56 | 48 | 10.6 | 509 | $706 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 52 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $738
- Per month
- $62
- Per mile
- 6.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $33.92
- Top trim: XSE Premium FWD. $706 a year. $32 less than the SE FWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSE FWD | 40 | 114 | 30.0 | 48 | $706 |
| XSE Premium FWD | 40 | 114 | 30.0 | 48 | $706 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 1.9 | $6.15 |
| 300 miles | 5.8 | $18.46 |
| 500 miles | 9.6 | $30.77 |
| 1,000 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $53
- Per year
- $640
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 52 mpg good? Yes. Beats 99% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | SE FWD | 52 mpg | |
| 2023 Acura Integra | FWD | 33 mpg | |
| 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman | Clubman Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 2.0T S FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Nissan LEAF | S FWD | 149 mi range | |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | LT FWD | 247 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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