2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD gets an EPA-estimated 54/46 MPG (city/highway) and 51 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,200/year fuel cost and 175 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2 L 4-cyl.
The 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD with the 2-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 54 MPG in the city and 46 MPG on the highway, for a combined 51 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| MPG — city | 54 |
| MPG — highway | 46 |
| MPG — combined | 51 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,200 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 175 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 8/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 51 MPG, the 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD sits in the exceptional range for fuel economy. That is about 100% better than the typical Midsize Cars of its era (26 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $1,200 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD. Over five years that is roughly $6,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2027 Toyota Prius XLE/LTD emits approximately 175 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 8 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.