2023 Toyota Prius AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 53 | 54 | 54 | $1,250 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 163 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 5.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,247/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $1,655/yrHIGHEST | +$408 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,080/yrLOWEST | $-167 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,149/yr | $-98 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,256/yr | +$9 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,253/yr | +$6 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,553/yr | +$306 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,283/yr | +$36 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,207/yr | $-40 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,236/yr | $-11 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 54 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)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 | 10.2% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History4
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems18 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Prius AWD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, electrical system and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Toyota Prius AWD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Locks & Latches: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.