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  1.8 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S6) 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Turbo
 
MSRP: $23,015 - $29,805
MSRP: $39,145
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MSRP: $18,575 - $21,905
MSRP: $19,325
  2012 Toyota Prius 2012 Chevrolet Volt 2012 Scion tC 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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 Regular Gasoline
Electricity
Prem. Gas
 Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:48 MPG
City MPG:49 Highway MPG:46
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:94 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:25 MPG
City MPG:22 Highway MPG:30
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:30 MPG
City MPG:26 Highway MPG:38
combined
city/highway		 city highway
2.1 gal/100mi
36 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
 4.0 gal/100mi 3.3 gal/100mi
EPA range: 571 miles
571 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 35 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
35 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 362 miles
362 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 468 miles
468 miles
Total Range
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 48.8 MPG
38

Lo

74

Hi

Average based on 50 vehicles

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 138.9 MPG
39

Lo

1462

Hi

Average based on 60 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

 36.0 MPG
26

Lo

50

Hi

Average based on 6 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$4,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$3,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SPEND
$1,250
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$1,150Electricity + Gasoline: $1,200$2,200$1,800
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.90$1.35 (driving on elec only)$3.65$3.04
$3.09 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$43$43 (gas only)$53$57
Tank Size11.9 gallons9.3 gallons14.5 gallons15.6 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2012 Toyota Prius 2012 Chevrolet Volt 2012 Scion tC 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Regular Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
6.2 barrels 3.0 barrels 11.9 barrels 9.9 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Regular Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
185 grams per mile87 grams per mile355 grams per mile296 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


For more information visit:
www.safercar.gov
PRIUS 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
VOLT (Release1, 2, 3) 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating

NHTSA has tested multiple versions of this vehicle. Additional information is available from www.safercar.gov.
SCION TC 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
CRUZE 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Midsize Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes Not Available Not Available
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No No No Yes
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 94 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 94 ft3 (4 door)
Luggage Volume 22 ft3 (Hatchback) 18 ft3 (Hatchback) 15 ft3 (Hatchback) 16 ft3 (4 door)
Fuel Type Regular Gasoline Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity		 Regular Gasoline Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 111 kW
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 35 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.5¢ per mile.

After the first 35 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.3¢/mile.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.