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.
EnlargeProduction years1997–present
Generations11
Engine versions12
Power58–136 hp
Body stylesSedan, Hatchback, MPV
FuelGasoline, Gasoline hybrid
Timeline
Toyota Prius generations
- 1997–2001
Toyota Prius I (NHW10)
Engines below - 2000–2003
Toyota Prius I (NHW11)
Engines below - 2003–2009
Toyota Prius II (NHW20)
Engines below - 2009–2012
Toyota Prius III (ZVW30)
Engines below - 2011–2015
Toyota Prius+
Engines below - 2012–2015
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW35)
Engines below - 2015–2018
Toyota Prius IV (XW50)
Engines below - 2015–present
Toyota Prius+ (facelift 2015)
Engines below - 2017–present
Toyota Prius Prime
Engines below - 2017–present
Toyota Prius c
Engines below - 2018–present
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
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 16V (58 hp) | 1997–2001 | Gasoline | 58 hp (43 kW) | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
Toyota Prius I (NHW11)2000–2003 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 VVT-i (101 hp) Hybrid CVT | 2000–2003 | Gasoline hybrid | 101 hp (74 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 13.4 s | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
Toyota Prius II (NHW20)2003–2009 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 VVT-i (113 hp) Hybrid CVT | 2003–2009 | Gasoline hybrid | 113 hp (83 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 10.9 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) |
Toyota Prius III (ZVW30)2009–2012 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 VVT-i (136 hp) Hybrid CVT | 2009–2012 | Gasoline hybrid | 136 hp (100 kW) | 153 lb-ft (207 Nm) | 10.4 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Toyota Prius+2011–2015 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 HSD (99 hp) e-CVT | 2011–2015 | Gasoline | 99 hp (73 kW) | 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) | 11.3 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW35)2012–2015 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (136 hp) e-CVT | 2012–2015 | Gasoline hybrid | 136 hp (100 kW) | 153 lb-ft (207 Nm) | 10.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Toyota Prius IV (XW50)2015–2018 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 VVT-I (122 hp) Hybrid CVT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 120 lb-ft (163 Nm) | 10.6 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Toyota Prius+ (facelift 2015)2015–present · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 VVT-I (136 hp) Hybrid CVT | 2015–present | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 153 lb-ft (207 Nm) | 11.3 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
Toyota Prius Prime2017–present · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (122 hp) Plug-in hybrid Automatic | 2017–present | Gasoline hybrid | 122 hp (90 kW) | 120 lb-ft (163 Nm) | 11.1 s | 101 mph (162 km/h) |
Toyota Prius c2017–present · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 (101 hp) Hybrid Automatic | 2017–present | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) | 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) | 11.5 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
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