Toyota Prius C MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota Prius C model year from 2001 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Prius C has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 57 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Toyota Prius C fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 57 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 57 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2023 | 57 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2022 | 52 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2021 | 52 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $16,999 | 10 listings |
| 2018 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $16,575 | 32 listings |
| 2017 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $14,774 | 7 listings |
| 2016 | 50 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $11,999 | 77 listings |
| 2015 | 50 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $10,995 | 89 listings |
| 2014 | 50 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 50 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 48 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 50 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 46 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 41 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 41 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 41 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2026 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 57 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 57 | 56 | 57 MPG |
2025 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2025 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 57 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 57 | 56 | 57 MPG |
2024 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2024 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 57 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 57 | 56 | 57 MPG |
2023 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2023 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 57 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 57 | 56 | 57 MPG |
2022 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2022 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 52 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 54 | 50 | 52 MPG |
2021 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2021 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 52 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 54 | 50 | 52 MPG |
2020 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2020 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 43 | 46 MPG |
2019 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2019 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,999 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 43 | 46 MPG |
2018 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2018 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,575 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 43 | 46 MPG |
2017 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2017 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $14,774 on VehiSales (7 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 43 | 46 MPG |
2016 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2016 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,999 on VehiSales (77 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG |
2015 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2015 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,995 on VehiSales (89 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG |
2014 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2014 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG |
2013 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2013 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG |
2012 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2012 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius c | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 53 | 46 | 50 MPG |
2011 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2011 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 48 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 49 | 46 | 48 MPG |
2010 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2010 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 50 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 51 | 48 | 50 MPG |
2009 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2009 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2008 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2008 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2007 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2007 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2006 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2006 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2005 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2005 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2004 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2004 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 46 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 48 | 45 | 46 MPG |
2003 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2003 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 41 | 41 MPG |
2002 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2002 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 41 | 41 MPG |
2001 Toyota Prius C: engines & MPG
The 2001 Prius C was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 41 | 41 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Toyota Prius C get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Prius C range from 41 to 57 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Toyota Prius C have?
The 2026 Prius C was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Toyota Prius C require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric Prius C?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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