2018 Toyota Prius cFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
48
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
46
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
48.9MPG average+6.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 46 MPG · Owner reported avg: 48.9 MPG
Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%
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 48.9 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 46 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
48
Hwy
43
Comb
46
Fuel cost: $1,450/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 48 | 43 | 46 | $1,450 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,450
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 193 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 6.5 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$1,464/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,943/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,268/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,349/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,475/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,471/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,823/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,506/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,417/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,450/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,464/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,943/yrHIGHEST | +$479 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,268/yrLOWEST | $-196 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,349/yr | $-115 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,475/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,471/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,823/yr | +$359 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,506/yr | +$42 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,417/yr | $-47 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,450/yr | $-14 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 46 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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