2019 Toyota Prius c

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2019 Toyota Prius c is sold in the U.S. with hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 46 to 46 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,400 to $1,400 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

Model year2019
Vehicle classCompact Cars
Fuel type(s)Hybrid
Combined economy46-46 MPG
Best / worst combined46 / 46 MPG
Annual fuel cost$1,400-$1,400
Tailpipe CO₂193-193 g/mi
EPA smog rating7-7 / 10
NHTSA overall4 / 5 stars

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2019 Prius c costs about $1,400 to $1,400 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,400. Over five years that is about $7,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Prius c configuration saves about $4,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Prius c sits roughly 17 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

VersionEngineDriveTransFuelCombinedAnnual fuel
Prius c1.5L 4-cylFront-WheelAutomaticHybrid46 MPG$1,400

Emissions, safety and size

The 2019 Prius c records tailpipe CO₂ of 193-193 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.