2023 Toyota Prius MPG and Fuel Cost
Every 2023 Toyota Prius is a hybrid, rated 49 to 57 mpg combined across 4 versions, plus 2 plug-in hybrids.
EPA fuel economy
2023 Toyota Prius · 6 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
57MPG combined
57 city 56 highway
$1,150 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $5,750 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,150 to $1,300 a year. The plug-in hybrid adds 45 miles of electric range and 127 MPGe on electricity. Compared with 2022, the best hybrid version is up 1 mpg.
Every 2023 Prius version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices; for plug-in hybrids it assumes typical charging.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | |||
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT Best
EPA listing: Prius |
57 mpg | 57 / 56 | $1,150 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · Part-time 4WD · CVT
EPA listing: Prius AWD |
54 mpg | 53 / 54 | $1,200 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · XLE LTD
EPA listing: Prius XLE/LTD |
52 mpg | 52 / 52 | $1,250 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · Part-time 4WD · CVT · XLE LTD
EPA listing: Prius AWD XLE/LTD |
49 mpg | 49 / 50 | $1,300 |
| Plug-in hybrid | |||
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT · SE
EPA listing: Prius Prime SE · 127 MPGe on electricity · 45 mi electric range · MPG shown is running on gas |
52 mpg | 53 / 51 | $800 with charging (EPA); gas only $1,250 |
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Prius Prime · 114 MPGe on electricity · 40 mi electric range · MPG shown is running on gas |
48 mpg | 50 / 47 | $900 with charging (EPA); gas only $1,350 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT | $1,137 | $5,684 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · Part-time 4WD · CVT | $1,200 | $6,000 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · XLE LTD | $1,246 | $6,231 |
2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · Part-time 4WD · CVT · XLE LTD | $1,322 | $6,612 |
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT · SE (on gas) | $1,246 | $6,231 |
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid · FWD · CVT (on gas) | $1,350 | $6,750 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50. Plug-in hybrids are calculated running on gas only.
Toyota Prius MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Hybrid: 56 to 57 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); 57 since 2023.
2023: hybrid 57 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2026 | 57 |
How the 2023 Prius compares
2023 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2023 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Prius This page Best: hybrid |
57 mpg | – | $1,150 |
Best: hybrid |
54 mpg | 37 mpg | $1,200 |
Best: hybrid |
50 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: gas |
36 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,800 |
Best: gas |
34 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,900 |
Best: gas |
33 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,950 |
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
2023 Prius recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for the 2023 Prius.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does 4WD lower the 2023 Toyota Prius's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 3 mpg: the 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid gets 57 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 54 with 4WD.
Does the 2023 Toyota Prius need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2023 Toyota Prius version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2023 Prius's MPG compare with the 2022?
For 2023, the best hybrid version is rated 57 mpg, up 1 from 56.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.