2012 Toyota Prius
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
50
Combined MPG
51
City MPG
49
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2012 Toyota Prius
- Combined fuel economy: 50 MPG (51 city / 49 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,200
- CO₂ emissions: 133 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | Toyota · Company Profile |
| Model | Prius |
| Year | 2012 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.8L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1050 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $88 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $7¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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Toyota Prius — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 56 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 56 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 56 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 56 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 56 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 56 | ↑ |
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