2021 Toyota Prius
Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
56
Combined MPG
58
City MPG
53
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Toyota Prius
- Combined fuel economy: 56 MPG (58 city / 53 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,050
- CO₂ emissions: 158 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 0
Specifications
| Make | Toyota · Company Profile |
| Model | Prius |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Midsize Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.8L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 10/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 10/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $5,500 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 0 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $938 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $78 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $6¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Toyota Prius — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 57 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 56 | = |
| 2020 | 56 | = |
| 2019 | 56 | = |
| 2018 | 56 | = |
| 2017 | 56 | = |
| 2016 | 56 | = |
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