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Toyota Prius: generations and engines

The Toyota Prius has been built since 1997 in 11 generations, with 12 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, hatchback, MPV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Toyota Prius Enlarge
Production years1997–present
Generations11
Engine versions12
Power58–136 hp
Body stylesSedan, Hatchback, MPV
FuelGasoline, Gasoline hybrid
Timeline

Toyota Prius generations

  1. 1997–2001

    Toyota Prius I (NHW10)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 58 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2000–2003

    Toyota Prius I (NHW11)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline hybrid

    1 engine version 101 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2003–2009

    Toyota Prius II (NHW20)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline hybrid

    1 engine version 113 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2009–2012

    Toyota Prius III (ZVW30)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline hybrid

    1 engine version 136 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2011–2015

    Toyota Prius+

    • MPV
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 99 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2012–2015

    Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW35)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline hybrid

    1 engine version 136 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2015–2018

    Toyota Prius IV (XW50)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 122 hp

    Engines below
  8. 2015–present

    Toyota Prius+ (facelift 2015)

    • MPV
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 136 hp

    Engines below
  9. 2017–present

    Toyota Prius Prime

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline hybrid

    1 engine version 122 hp

    Engines below
  10. 2017–present

    Toyota Prius c

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 101 hp

    Engines below
  11. 2018–present

    Toyota Prius IV (XW50, facelift 2018)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline hybrid

    2 engine versions 122 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Toyota Prius engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Toyota Prius I (NHW10)1997–2001 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 16V (58 hp)1997–2001Gasoline58 hp (43 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)
Toyota Prius I (NHW11)2000–2003 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 VVT-i (101 hp) Hybrid CVT2000–2003Gasoline hybrid101 hp (74 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)13.4 s99 mph (160 km/h)
Toyota Prius II (NHW20)2003–2009 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 VVT-i (113 hp) Hybrid CVT2003–2009Gasoline hybrid113 hp (83 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)10.9 s106 mph (170 km/h)
Toyota Prius III (ZVW30)2009–2012 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 VVT-i (136 hp) Hybrid CVT2009–2012Gasoline hybrid136 hp (100 kW)153 lb-ft (207 Nm)10.4 s112 mph (180 km/h)
Toyota Prius+2011–2015 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 HSD (99 hp) e-CVT2011–2015Gasoline99 hp (73 kW)105 lb-ft (142 Nm)11.3 s103 mph (165 km/h)
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW35)2012–2015 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 (136 hp) e-CVT2012–2015Gasoline hybrid136 hp (100 kW)153 lb-ft (207 Nm)10.8 s112 mph (180 km/h)
Toyota Prius IV (XW50)2015–2018 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 VVT-I (122 hp) Hybrid CVT2015–2018Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)120 lb-ft (163 Nm)10.6 s112 mph (180 km/h)
Toyota Prius+ (facelift 2015)2015–present · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 VVT-I (136 hp) Hybrid CVT2015–presentGasoline136 hp (100 kW)153 lb-ft (207 Nm)11.3 s103 mph (165 km/h)
Toyota Prius Prime2017–present · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 (122 hp) Plug-in hybrid Automatic2017–presentGasoline hybrid122 hp (90 kW)120 lb-ft (163 Nm)11.1 s101 mph (162 km/h)
Toyota Prius c2017–present · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.5 (101 hp) Hybrid Automatic2017–presentGasoline101 hp (74 kW)125 lb-ft (169 Nm)11.5 s106 mph (171 km/h)
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