Toyota Prius MPG, gas tank, tire pressure, and range

The EPA rates the 2023–2026 Toyota Prius at up to 57 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 49 to 54 mpg with AWD. The 2016–2022 Prius is rated 52 to 56 mpg combined (49 to 50 with AWD-e), and the 2010–2015 Prius 48 to 50 mpg. The gas tank holds 11.4 gallons on 2016 and later front-wheel-drive models, 10.6 gallons with AWD, and 11.9 gallons on 2008–2015 models. Range on a full tank works out to about 520 to 650 miles.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Prius generations at a glance

  • 2008–2009 (2nd generation): a 1.5L hybrid engine (1NZ-FXE) and the shape that made the Prius famous.
  • 2010–2015 (3rd generation): a larger 1.8L engine (2ZR-FXE) and a higher EPA rating than the 2nd generation.
  • 2016–2022 (4th generation): the same 1.8L on a new platform. A Two Eco trim had the highest rating, and AWD-e (an electric motor for the rear wheels) arrived for 2019.
  • 2023 and later (5th generation): a 2.0L hybrid (M20A-FXS), 17- or 19-inch wheels, and front-wheel drive or AWD.

This page covers the Prius liftback. The Prius c, Prius v, and Prius Prime plug-in are different cars with their own manuals.

Prius gas mileage by year

Prius mpg depends more on the wheels than on the year. On the 2023–2026 Prius, the EPA rates the base version higher than the XLE and Limited versions, which ride on bigger wheels. AWD costs a few more. Choose a year to see every EPA version:

202649–57 mpg combined · 4 versions
2026 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid575756
Prius AWD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, AWD, hybrid545354
Prius AWD XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, AWD, hybrid494950
Prius XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525252
202549–57 mpg combined · 4 versions
2025 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid575756
Prius AWD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid545354
Prius AWD XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid494950
Prius XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525252
202449–57 mpg combined · 4 versions
2024 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid575756
Prius AWD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid545354
Prius AWD XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid494950
Prius XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525252
202349–57 mpg combined · 4 versions
2023 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid575756
Prius AWD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid545354
Prius AWD XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid494950
Prius XLE/LTD2.0L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525252
202249–56 mpg combined · 3 versions
2022 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525450
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid495147
Prius Eco1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid565853
202149–56 mpg combined · 3 versions
2021 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525450
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid495147
Prius Eco1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid565853
202050–56 mpg combined · 3 versions
2020 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525450
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid505248
Prius Eco1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid565853
201950–56 mpg combined · 3 versions
2019 Toyota Prius: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Prius1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid525450
Prius AWD1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid505248
Prius Eco1.8L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid565853
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Toyota Prius, 2010–2018: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201852–5654–5850–532
201752–5654–5850–532
201652–5654–5850–532
20154850461
20144849461
20134849461
20124849461
20114849461
20105051481

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

A hybrid does best in stop-and-go traffic, where it recovers energy when braking, and worst at a steady 75 mph and in cold weather. To judge your own numbers, see what is good gas mileage.

Prius gas tank size and range

Toyota’s owner’s manuals list 11.9 gallons for 2008–2015, then 11.4 gallons for front-wheel-drive models from 2016 on and 10.6 gallons with AWD. The tank is small, but the range is long because the car uses so little fuel. Every Prius runs on regular 87-octane gas.

Toyota Prius: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
2023–20252.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS), FWD11.4 gal752–57 mpgabout 590–650 miles
2023–20252.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS), AWD10.6 gal749–54 mpgabout 520–570 miles
20262.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS)Check your owner’s manual49–57 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2016–20181.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)11.4 gal452–56 mpgabout 590–640 miles
2019–20211.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), FWD11.4 gal552–56 mpgabout 590–640 miles
2019–20211.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), AWD-e10.6 gal549–50 mpgabout 520–530 miles
20221.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), FWD11.4 gal652–56 mpgabout 590–640 miles
20221.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), AWD-e10.6 gal649 mpgabout 520 miles
2010–20121.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)11.9 gal248–50 mpgabout 570–600 miles
2013–20151.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)11.9 gal348 mpgabout 570 miles
20081.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (1NZ-FXE)11.9 gal1Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20091.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (1NZ-FXE)Check your owner’s manualBefore EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual

The 2009 and 2026 manuals were not available to us, so those rows are left to your manual. Plan a long drive with the trip gas cost calculator.

Prius tire pressure

Many Prius models run a higher pressure at the front than at the rear, and that is on purpose. A 2016–2022 Prius on 15-inch tires takes 36 psi front and 35 psi rear; the Two Eco takes 39 and 36. The 2023 and later Prius takes 36/35 on 17-inch wheels and 35/33 on 19-inch wheels. All values are cold pressures; your door-jamb label has the right one for your tires.

Toyota Prius: tire size and pressure (cold) by trim
YearsTrimTire sizeFrontRear
2023–202517-inch wheels195/60R17 90H736 psi35 psi
2023–202519-inch wheels195/50R19 88H735 psi33 psi
2016–201815-inch wheelsP195/65R15 89S436 psi35 psi
2016–2018Two Eco, 15-inch wheels (model code ZVW51L-AHXBBA)P195/65R15 89S439 psi36 psi
2016–201817-inch wheelsP215/45R17 87V433 psi32 psi
2019–202215-inch wheels195/65R15 91S636 psi35 psi
2019–2022Eco, 15-inch wheels (model code ZVW51L-AHXBBA)195/65R15 91S639 psi36 psi
2019–202217-inch wheelsP215/45R17 87V633 psi32 psi
2010–201515-inch wheelsP195/65R15 89S335 psi33 psi
2010–201517-inch wheelsP215/45R17 87V333 psi32 psi
200815-inch wheelsP185/65R15 86S135 psi33 psi
200816-inch wheelsP195/55R16 86V135 psi33 psi

Low tire pressure costs mpg on any car, and a Prius is built to squeeze out every mile per gallon. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Oil at a glance

Prius engines have small oil capacities: 4.4 quarts with the filter on every 2010–2025 model. The grade is 0W-20 for 2010–2018 and 0W-16 from 2019. The 2008 Prius took 5W-30 and 3.9 quarts. Every year is on the Prius oil page.

Toyota Prius oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
2023–20252.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS), FWD0W-1674.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2023–20252.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS), AWD0W-1674.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
20262.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (M20A-FXS)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2016–20181.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)0W-2044.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2019–20211.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), FWD0W-1654.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2019–20211.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), AWD-e0W-1654.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
20221.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), FWD0W-1664.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
20221.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE), AWD-e0W-1664.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2010–20121.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)0W-2024.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2013–20151.8L 4-cylinder hybrid (2ZR-FXE)0W-2034.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
20081.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (1NZ-FXE)5W-3013.9 qt (3.7 L) with filter
20091.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (1NZ-FXE)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Can a Prius tow?

No. Every Prius owner’s manual we checked says Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with the Prius. A hitch-mounted bike rack is a separate question: the manual’s load limits still apply, so check them before you buy one.

  • 5th generation (2023–2026): not rated for towing7
  • 4th generation (2016–2022): not rated for towing6
  • 3rd generation (2010–2015): not rated for towing3
  • 2nd generation (2008–2009): not rated for towing1

Recalls: check by VIN

A recall usually covers cars built in a certain date range, so two Prius models of the same year can differ. The VIN tells you for sure. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls; the 17 characters are on the lower driver’s side of the windshield and on your insurance card. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers.

What to record in your log

Prius owners tend to track mpg closely, and a log shows things the dash display does not:

  • Every fill-up, to see your real mpg by season. Winter mpg can drop sharply, and the log shows by how much. The MPG calculator works it out from two fill-ups.
  • Oil changes with the grade, because 2019 and later models take 0W-16.
  • Tire pressure checks and rotations, which matter more on a car tuned for low rolling resistance.

Use a fuel log and a car maintenance log. Intervals by generation are on the Prius maintenance schedule page.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Toyota Prius?

Up to 57 mpg combined for the 2023–2026 Prius, 52 to 56 mpg for 2016–2022 front-wheel-drive models, and 48 to 50 mpg for 2010–2015 models, according to the EPA.

How big is the Prius gas tank?

11.4 gallons on 2016 and later front-wheel-drive models, 10.6 gallons with AWD, and 11.9 gallons on 2008–2015 models.

What tire pressure does a Prius take?

It depends on the year and wheels: for example, 36 psi front and 35 psi rear on 15-inch (2016–2022) and 17-inch (2023 and later) wheels. Check the door-jamb label.

Can you tow with a Prius?

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with any Prius covered here.

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Sources

  1. Toyota 2008 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47613U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  2. Toyota 2012 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47704U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  3. Toyota 2015 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47A17U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  4. Toyota 2018 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47B89U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  5. Toyota 2021 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47E09U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  6. Toyota 2022 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47F01U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  7. Toyota 2025 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47C91U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  8. Toyota 2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  9. Toyota 2013 Prius Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  10. Toyota 2018 Prius Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  11. Toyota 2022 Prius Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  12. Toyota 2024 Prius Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
  13. Toyota 2019 Prius Owner’s Manual (OM47C35U) (checked November 13, 2026)
  14. U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)