Hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2001–2027

Toyota Prius

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Toyota Prius. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 4.1 L/100km, about $1,336 a year in New Zealand.

Toyota Prius in white
Fuel use
4.1 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$1,336
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,041 km
43 L tank
Seats
5

What a Prius costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$12.14 per 100 km$1,336
Australia$2.41/L petrol$9.97 per 100 km$1,107
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£11.59 per 100 miles£811
United States$4.35/gal petrol$7.64 per 100 miles$1,032

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Prius ranks

No. 6The most popular cars in New Zealand, 20256,056 first registered that year.No. 22The most fuel-efficient cars in New ZealandThe cars that use the least fuel, from their official figures: L/100km, UK and US mpg, and what each costs to run a year.No. 20The most fuel-efficient hybrids in New ZealandHybrid cars ranked by their official fuel use, with UK and US mpg and what each costs to run a year.

XW60, fifth generation, 2023–2027

Specs for the 2.0 hybrid hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Medium
Generation
XW60
Built
2023-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Kerb weight
1,420 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,987 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
144 kW
Gearbox
CVT (e-CVT)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
43 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

XW50 (ZVW50), 2016–2022

Specs for the 1.8 hybrid liftback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Medium
Generation
XW50 (ZVW50)
Built
2016-2022
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,540 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,375 kg
Boot
502 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,798 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
90 kW
Torque
142 Nm
Gearbox
CVT (e-CVT)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
3.4 L/100km
CO₂
78 g/km
Fuel tank
43 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2016
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2016
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Tyres
215/45 R17
Spare wheel
Space saver

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

XW30, third generation, 2009–2015

Specs for the 1.8 hybrid liftback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Medium
Generation
XW30 (ZVW30)
Built
2010-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,380 kg
Boot
446 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,798 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
100 kW
Torque
142 Nm
Gearbox
CVT (e-CVT)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
3.9 L/100km
CO₂
89 g/km
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2009
Airbags
7

Ownership

Tyres
195/65 R15
Spare wheel
Space saver

Second generation (NHW20), 2004–2008

Specs for the 2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid (Australia, base Hybrid; NHW20R); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Medium
Generation
Second generation (NHW20)
Built in
Japan
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,445 mm
Width
1,725 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Turning circle
10.2 m
Kerb weight
1,295 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,725 kg
Towing (braked)
0 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid
Engine size
1,497 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
82 kW
Torque
115 Nm
Gearbox
Continuously variable automatic (hybrid e-CVT)
0–100 km/h
10.9 s
Top speed
165 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.4 L/100km
CO₂
106 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 3
Fuel tank
45 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
Airbags
2

Ownership

Service every
10,000 km
Service every
6 months
Tyres
195/60 R15

XW10 (NHW10/NHW11), 1997–2003

Specs for the 1.5 hybrid sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
XW10 (NHW10/NHW11)
Built
1997-2003
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,310 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,550 mm
Kerb weight
1,255 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
1,497 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
73 kW
Gearbox
CVT (e-CVT)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Hybrid4.6 L/100km61 mpg51 mpg—
2026Hybrid4.5 L/100km62 mpg52 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2025Hybrid4.1 L/100km68 mpg57 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid3.9 L/100km72 mpg60 mpg—
2024Hybrid3.3 L/100km85 mpg71 mpg—
2023Petrol3.1 L/100km91 mpg76 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid3.5 L/100km82 mpg68 mpg—
2023Hybrid3.4 L/100km83 mpg69 mpg—
2022Hybrid3.2 L/100km89 mpg74 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2021Hybrid3.4 L/100km82 mpg68 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100km179 mpg149 mpg—
2020Hybrid3.2 L/100km89 mpg74 mpg—
2019Hybrid3.2 L/100km89 mpg74 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km130 mpg108 mpg—
2018Hybrid3.1 L/100km93 mpg77 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid2.8 L/100km100 mpg83 mpg—
2018Petrol3.2 L/100km89 mpg74 mpg—
2017Hybrid2.9 L/100km96 mpg80 mpg—
2017Petrol3.9 L/100km73 mpg61 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid2.8 L/100km102 mpg85 mpg—
2016Hybrid2.9 L/100km96 mpg80 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid1.6 L/100km177 mpg147 mpg—
2016Petrol3.0 L/100km95 mpg79 mpg—
2015Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km162 mpg135 mpg—
2015Petrol2.9 L/100km97 mpg81 mpg—
2015Hybrid3.3 L/100km86 mpg72 mpg—
2014Petrol2.8 L/100km99 mpg83 mpg—
2014Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km136 mpg113 mpg—
2014Hybrid3.5 L/100km80 mpg67 mpg—
2013Hybrid3.3 L/100km85 mpg71 mpg—
2013Plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100km161 mpg134 mpg—
2013Petrol2.8 L/100km102 mpg85 mpg—
2012Petrol3.0 L/100km94 mpg78 mpg—
2012Plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100km159 mpg132 mpg—
2012Hybrid3.3 L/100km85 mpg71 mpg—
2011Hybrid3.3 L/100km86 mpg71 mpg—
2011Petrol3.2 L/100km87 mpg73 mpg—

Toyota Prius questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Toyota Prius?

The 2025 Toyota Prius uses 4.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Toyota Prius cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,336 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Toyota Prius go on a full tank?

About 1,041 km from its 43 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Toyota Prius tow?

0 kg braked, for the 2.0 hybrid hatchback.

How big is the Toyota Prius's boot?

502 L, for the 2.0 hybrid hatchback.

Cars like the Prius

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Honda

Civic

1984–2026

4.2 L/100km

Peugeot

308

2008–2025

4.2 L/100km

MG

3

2014–2026

4.3 L/100km

Fiat

500

1961–2026

4.4 L/100km

Honda

Jazz

2002–2026

3.8 L/100km

Peugeot

408

2013–2026

4.5 L/100km

More from Toyota

Toyota

Yaris

2005–2026

3.0 L/100km

Toyota

Corolla

1984–2027

4.0 L/100km

Toyota

Hilux

1984–2026

7.2 L/100km

Toyota

RAV4

1994–2026

4.7 L/100km

Toyota

C-HR

2016–2027

4.0 L/100km

Toyota

Auris

2006–2017

3.3 L/100km

Toyota

Hiace

1989–2026

7.9 L/100km

Toyota

Land Cruiser

1974–2027

7.6 L/100km

Every Toyota

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