2021 Toyota PriusFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
54
MPG
Highway
50
MPG
Combined
52
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
54
Hwy
50
Comb
52
Fuel cost: $1,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 54 | 50 | 52 | $1,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,300
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 9/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 170 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 5.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 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
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Hybrid
- 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$1,295/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,718/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,122/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,193/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,304/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,301/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,613/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,332/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,253/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,283/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,295/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,718/yrHIGHEST | +$423 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,122/yrLOWEST | $-173 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,193/yr | $-102 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,304/yr | +$9 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,301/yr | +$6 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,613/yr | +$318 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,332/yr | +$37 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,253/yr | $-42 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,283/yr | $-12 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 52 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 10.7% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
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