2020 Toyota Prius Prime
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. with plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 54 to 54 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,200 to $1,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 54-54 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 54 / 54 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,200-$1,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 78-78 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Prius Prime costs about $1,200 to $1,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,200. Over five years that is about $6,000 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 Prime configuration saves about $7,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Prius Prime sits roughly 22 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius Prime | 1.8L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 54 MPG | $1,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Prius Prime records tailpipe CO₂ of 78-78 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 640 to 640 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.