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What is the Toyota Prius's gas mileage?

I’m interested in reducing my carbon footprint, so I want to buy a car that gets great fuel economy. I’ve read that the Toyota Prius gas mileage is one of the best around. What can I expect in terms of fuel economy from the Toyota Prius?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The
Toyota Prius
is a tour-de-force in terms of gas mileage, offering up to:
  • 58 mpg in the city
  • 53 mpg on the highway
  • 56 mpg combined
However, the fuel economy you get from a Toyota Prius depends on the trim level you choose. Currently, Toyota offers eight trim levels with various options and features. The fuel economy for each one is as follows:
  • L Eco: 58 mpg city; 53 mpg highway
  • LE: 54 mpg city; 50 mpg highway
  • LE AWD-e: 51 mpg city; 47 mpg highway
  • XLE: 54 mpg city; 50 mpg highway
  • XLE AWD-e: 51 mpg city; 47 mpg highway
  • Nightshade Edition AWD-e: 51 mpg city; 47 mpg highway
  • Nightshade Edition FWD: 54 mpg city; 50 mpg highway
  • Limited: 54 mpg city; 50 mpg highway
Behind the exceptional Toyota Prius gas mileage is a hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with either a 202-volt nickel-metal hydride battery or a 207-volt lithium-ion battery. The Prius also uses regenerative braking, which recharges the battery when you’re braking to a stop, hence the better gas mileage in the city.
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