Does the 2021 Toyota Prius need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L Eco FWD.
- All 5 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $129 more a year.
- 15% of 13 hatchbacks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Eco FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 56 | $686 | $814 |
| LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| XLE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| 20th Anniversary Edition FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| Limited FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Prius | L Eco FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Blue FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | LX CVT FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree