2003 Toyota PriusFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
42
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
41
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 25 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
45.9MPG average+11.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 41 MPG · Owner reported avg: 45.9 MPG
Range: 36–59 MPG
Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 45.9 real world MPG based on 25 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 41 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
42
Hwy
41
Comb
41
Fuel cost: $1,650/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 42 | 41 | 41 | $1,650 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 217 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,643/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,179/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,422/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,513/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,654/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,650/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,045/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,690/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,589/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,627/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,643/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,179/yrHIGHEST | +$536 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,422/yrLOWEST | $-221 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,513/yr | $-130 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,654/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,650/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,045/yr | +$402 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,690/yr | +$47 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,589/yr | $-54 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,627/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 41 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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