Every Toyota Hybrid Car Ranked By Fuel Efficiency

Hybrid cars are the perfect bridge between all-gas (ICE) and all-electric (EV) powered vehicles. They offer an economical and environmentally friendly solution with excellent fuel efficiency. This translates to an overall reduction in fossil fuel consumption, contributing to decreased emissions and carbon dioxide output. Ultimately, embracing hybrid technology supports positive climate change outcomes.

In today’s world, where hybrid and electric vehicles are popping out left, right, and center, Toyota stands out as a trailblazer in advancing hybrid technology. With its diverse lineup of hybrid SUVs and hybrid cars, Toyota has a little something for everyone. With some of the bestsellers, like the Prius, and classic beauties, like the Crown Toyota’s hybrid lineup stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to blending modern innovation with timeless design.

Take a look at this list, where we’ve ranked Toyota’s Hybrid Car lineup; the Prius, the Prius Prime, the Camry Hybrid, the Corolla Hybrid, and the Crown, from the highest to the lowest fuel efficiency.

All the numbers regarding the fuel efficiency and performance of all the mentioned vehicles have been taken from authoritative sources like Toyota’s site, fueleconomy.gov, and Car And Driver. The cars on this list were ranked from the highest fuel efficiency to the lowest.

1 Toyota Prius

Combined Fuel Efficiency: 57 MPG

Renowned for its exceptional fuel efficiency, the 2024 Toyota Prius comes in three distinct trims: LE, XLE, and Limited, starting from $27,650 with the LE trim. You also have the flexibility to choose between two drivetrains; All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and Front-Wheel Drive (FWD).

Making use of a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-four engine paired with two AC motors, the 2024 Toyota Prius FWD boasts a combined output of 194 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Power is seamlessly transmitted to the front wheels through an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT).

2023 Toyota Prius FWD Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota, and EPA)

The FWD Drivetrain Offers The Best Fuel Efficiency Out Of The Lineup

When equipped with the front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain, the Toyota Prius truly shines out. With 57 mpg on city drives, 57 mpg on highway drives, and 56 mpg on the combined scale, the Toyota Prius can go up to a distance of 644 miles on a full tank. Whereas, the premium models can go up to 588 miles, with a fuel efficiency of 52 mpg on city, highway, and combined drives.

2023 Toyota Prius AWD Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota and EPA)

If you choose to go with the all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration, you’ll get a little faster at 0-60 mph, but reduced fuel efficiency. The Prius Hybrid LE AWD delivers an EPA-estimated mileage of 53/ 53/ 54 mpg, while the expensive trims deliver 49/ 50/ 49 mpg on city/ highway/ combined drives.

2 Toyota Prius Prime

Combined Fuel Economy: 52 MPG/127 MPGe

From class-leading fuel economy and decent performance to creature comforts inside the cabin, the Toyota Prius has it all, and that too, at an affordable price point. Starting at $32,675, the SE trim carries a $5,000 premium over the standard Prius. The XSE and XSE Premium trims are priced at $35,925 and $39,370, respectively. The current Prius Prime lineup is only offered with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), with one of the electric motors responsible for powering the front wheels.

2023 Toyota Prius Prime SE Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota, Car And Driver and EPA)

The Toyota Prius Prime Can Go Up To 44 Miles On A Full Charge

The Prius Prime makes full use of its impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain, producing a combined power output of 220 hp and 139-pound-feet of torque. In hybrid mode, the Prius Prime SE achieves an EPA-estimated combined mileage of 52 miles per gallon on drives. Transitioning to electric power alone, the Prius Prime SE showcases an impressive combined mileage of 127 MPGe. The 2024 Prius Prime also boasts a class-leading all-electric range of 44 miles in the base SE trim.

2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota, Car And Driver, and EPA)

The premium XSE trims of the Toyota Prius Prime can go as far as 39 miles on electric charges alone, with a total range of 550 miles. They still manage to deliver an efficient combined mileage of 48 miles per gallon and 114 MPGe, respectively. The numbers are further complemented by the fact that the Prius Prime can be fully charged in less than four hours.

3 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Combined Fuel Efficiency: 52 MPG

The next one in Toyota’s Hybrid car lineup is the Camry Hybrid. The latest Toyota Camry Hybrid is available in five trims to choose from, with the LE Hybrid serving as the base trim with a starting price of $28,855. The XSE Hybrid is the most expensive trim in the lineup, starting at $34,295, and coming standard with 19-inch gloss black wheels. Primed for excellent fuel efficiency, this Toyota hybrid car is available only in front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration.

2024 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota and EPA)

The Toyota Camry LE Hybrid Is The Most Frugal Out Of The Bunch

The Camry Hybrid’s powertrain consists of a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder hybrid engine with an electric motor that transfers power to the front wheels with an electronic continuously variable transmission. This setup results in a combined power output of 208 horsepower with 163 pound-feet of torque. The base trim of this Toyota hybrid car delivers an impressive, EPA-estimated fuel economy of 51/ 53/ 52 mpg on city/ highway/ combined drives, with a total range of 686 miles.

The Premium Trims Sacrifice A Little Fuel Efficiency For Larger Wheels

The high-end trims of the Toyota Camry Hybrid: the SE, the XLE and the XSE come with a larger 9.0-touchscreen and larger 19-inch wheels rather than the standard 7.0-inch touchscreen and 18-inch wheels. These trims still deliver an impressive mileage of 44 mpg in the city, 47 mpg on the highway, and 46 mpg combined. The tank capacity remains the same, which allows this Toyota hybrid car to stay on the road for 607 miles.

2024 Toyota Camry SE/ XLE/ XSE Hybrid Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota and EPA)

4 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Combined Fuel Efficiency: 50 MPG

The Corolla Hybrid is another formidable entry in Toyota’s hybrid car lineup. With four trim options to choose from, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid starts at $23,300 with the Hybrid LE trim, and goes up to $27,050 for the Hybrid XLE trim. Putting fuel efficiency at the forefront, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid lets you choose between two drivetrain configurations: front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD).

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid FWD Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota and EPA)

The Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid FWD Is The Most Efficient In The Lineup

Utilizing its 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 hybrid engine with three electric motors, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid can make up to 138 horsepower with 156 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the LE Hybrid FWD delivers 50/ 43/ 47 mpg in sport mode, whereas the numbers rise up to 53/ 46/ 50 mpg in city/ highway/ combined drives, respectively.

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD Uses Three Electric Motors To Power All Four Wheels

With the all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid features three AC motors to deliver power to the front and rear axles to deliver 51/ 44/ 48 mpg in city/ highway/ combined drives, respectively, whereas the numbers go down a little to 47/41/ 44 mpg in sport mode.

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota and EPA)

5 Toyota Crown

Combined Fuel Efficiency: 41 MPG

Available in three distinct trim levels:XLE, Limited, and Platinum, the Toyota Crown starts at $40,050 with the base XLE trim. The Crown provides a personalized experience with a choice between two unique hybrid powertrains: the Hybrid MAX or the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). Notably, all-wheel drive (AWD) comes standard across all trim levels, ensuring optimal performance and handling in various driving conditions.

2024 Toyota Crown Performance And Fuel Efficiency

(Specs sourced from Toyota, Car And Driver, and EPA)

The Toyota Crown Can Make Up To 340 Powerful Horses

Reserved exclusively for the Platinum trim, Toyota’s Hybrid MAX turbo engine takes charge, delivering a combined power output of 340 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The 2023 XLE and Limited trims of the Crown Toyota feature the 2.4-liter Hybrid Engines, delivering an EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 42/ 41/ 41 mpg. Meanwhile, the power-focused Toyota Crown Platinum achieves 29/ 32/ 30 mpg in city, highway, and combined driving conditions.