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Toyota · model year 2027
2027 Toyota Prius
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 01 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1 of 105 - 01 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1 of 289 - 01 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1 of 401 - 504 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #504 of 539 - 03 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #3 of 2,158 - 21 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #21 of 2,645
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Toyota Prius is a midsize gasoline hybrid car with front-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 55 MPG combined, with 59 MPG city and 50 MPG highway. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine works through an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. EPA annual fuel cost is $1,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 148 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 55 MPG combined EPA rating
- 59 MPG city rating
- $1,200 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- Hybrid powertrain with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 50 MPG highway rating is below the city figure
- Only front-wheel drive is listed
- Tailpipe output is 148 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. City-heavy driving with a focus on gasoline economy Midsize-car shoppers comparing hybrid MPG figures Drivers comfortable with front-wheel drive
The 2027 Prius makes its case with a 55 MPG combined EPA rating, especially when city driving makes up much of your routine. Its 59 MPG city number is stronger than its 50 MPG highway number, so the annual fuel-cost estimate may fit urban use more closely than long highway trips. The gasoline hybrid setup keeps the drivetrain straightforward: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, variable-ratio automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. It is a sensible match for midsize-car shoppers focused on fuel figures, not for buyers seeking a different drive layout.
What it is
The 2027 Toyota Prius is a midsize car powered by a gasoline hybrid system. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Its defining EPA figure is 55 MPG combined. That rating blends the car's 59 MPG city figure with its 50 MPG highway figure.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 59 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 50 MPG. The combined rating is 55 MPG.
The city figure is 9 MPG higher than the highway figure, so the Prius's EPA numbers favor urban driving over steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,200. The Prius uses gasoline, and its listed tailpipe output is 148 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Prius sits in the Midsize Cars class and uses a hybrid powertrain. You can place its 55 combined MPG beside other hybrid cars and fuel-efficient cars.
Because it is classified as a midsize car, the relevant side-by-side view is fuel-efficient midsize cars.
Who it suits
The Prius fits a driver who wants a gasoline hybrid with a high EPA city rating and a 55 MPG combined figure. It also suits someone whose driving includes more city miles than highway miles.
Front-wheel drive and a midsize-car body make its basic layout clear for buyers comparing similar cars.
Trade-offs
The EPA highway rating is 50 MPG, lower than the 59 MPG city rating.
There is one drivetrain layout here: front-wheel drive. The powertrain pairs the hybrid system with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a variable-ratio automatic transmission.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Prius if your priority is reducing gasoline use in a midsize car and most of your travel is around town. Its 55 MPG combined rating and $1,200 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate give you clear numbers to work from. Highway commuters should use the 50 MPG highway figure when judging it. Buyers who require another drivetrain layout will need to look elsewhere, since this model is listed with front-wheel drive.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 55 MPG
- City MPG
- 59 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 50 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 148 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Toyota Prius's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 55 MPG.
What are the Prius city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 59 MPG in the city and 50 MPG on the highway.
How much does the 2027 Prius cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $1,200.
What type of powertrain does the Prius use?
It is a gasoline hybrid with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Is the 2027 Prius front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
What class of car is the 2027 Prius?
The EPA class is Midsize Cars.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 148 grams of CO2 per mile.
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