Does the 2026 Toyota Prius need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LE FWD.
- All 12 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $126 more a year.
- 50% of 8 hatchbacks (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 57 | $674 | $800 |
| LE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 54 | $711 | $844 |
| XLE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| Nightshade FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 57 | $674 | $800 |
| XLE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 49 | $784 | $931 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | N/A | N/A |
| Nightshade AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 54 | $711 | $844 |
| Limited FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| Limited AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 49 | $784 | $931 |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 48 to 57 | N/A | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 48 to 57 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Prius | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport FWD | Regular |
| 2026 MINI Cooper | Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 S 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