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Toyota · model year 2027
2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD
Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 07 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #7 of 105 - 08 Hybrid cars
Ordered by combined MPG #8 of 289 - 08 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #8 of 401 - 507 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #507 of 539 - 18 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #18 of 2,158 - 24 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #24 of 2,645
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD is a gasoline hybrid midsize car with front-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 51 MPG, with 54 MPG city and 46 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $1,300. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and variable-ratio automatic transmission make up the powertrain.
Good to know
- 51 MPG combined EPA rating
- 54 MPG city rating
- $1,300 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- Front-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain
Watch for
- Highway rating drops to 46 MPG
- Runs on gasoline
- Tailpipe output is 175 g of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Midsize-car shoppers who prioritize fuel economy Drivers with mixed city and highway trips Buyers wanting a front-wheel-drive hybrid
The 2027 Prius XLE/LTD is a straightforward choice for shoppers focused on fuel use in a midsize car. Front-wheel drive keeps the drivetrain specification simple, and the hybrid system supports a 51-MPG combined EPA rating. City commuters get the stronger 54-MPG figure, while highway travelers should plan around 46 MPG. EPA’s $1,300 yearly fuel estimate helps turn those ratings into a budget reference.
What it is
The 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD is a midsize car and gasoline hybrid. It uses front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
The figure to watch is 51 MPG combined. That rating blends city and highway driving into one number for everyday comparison.
The numbers
EPA rates the Prius at 54 MPG in city driving and 46 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of each type of driving you do.
The car’s tailpipe output is 175 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly gasoline cost at $1,300. That gives the 51-MPG rating a direct budget figure for a year of driving.
How it compares
The Prius is in the EPA midsize-car class. Compare its 51 MPG combined rating with other fuel-efficient midsize cars and hybrid cars.
Its combined figure can also be placed beside the wider fuel-efficient cars chart.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a midsize gasoline hybrid and spends enough time in city or highway traffic for MPG to matter.
Front-wheel drive and the 51-MPG combined rating suit ordinary commuting and mixed daily driving.
Trade-offs
City driving is rated higher than highway driving: 54 MPG versus 46 MPG. Drivers who spend most miles on the highway will see the lower figure as the more relevant guide.
The car remains gasoline-powered, with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and variable-ratio automatic transmission.
Verdict
Choose the Prius XLE/LTD when a midsize body and hybrid fuel economy are your priorities. Its 51 MPG combined rating and $1,300 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate make the running-cost picture easy to understand. The 54-MPG city result favors urban trips, while the 46-MPG highway number sets expectations for longer drives.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 51 MPG
- City MPG
- 54 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 46 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 175 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 XLE/LTD’s combined MPG?
EPA rates it at 51 MPG combined.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
The EPA ratings are 54 MPG city and 46 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $1,300.
Is the Prius XLE/LTD a hybrid?
Yes. It is a gasoline hybrid.
Does it have front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Prius XLE/LTD uses front-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a midsize car.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
EPA lists 175 grams of CO2 per mile.
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