2026 Toyota

Prius

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Toyota Prius: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 157NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.051 hp/lb
Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 56 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 57 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 57 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 155 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,097 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 10 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Toyota Safety Sense.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING18%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
AIR BAGS9%
BACK OVER PREVENTION9%
VISIBILITY/WIPER9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 11 total.

Toyota Prius: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 2 yr
Maintenance: 2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.