2008 Toyota Prius Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Toyota Prius (46 MPG combined) across 1 listed configuration.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 46 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,450
- 5-year fuel cost
- +$4,750 vs. average
- Configurations
- 1
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 48 | 45 | 46 | $1,450 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5 | Regular Gasoline | 48 | 45 | 46 | $1,450 | +$4,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Toyota Prius?
According to EPA data, the 2008 Toyota Prius is rated at 46 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2008 Toyota Prius have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2008 Toyota Prius use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Toyota Prius?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $1,450.
How much will the 2008 Toyota Prius cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2008 Toyota Prius 5-year fuel-cost difference is +$4,750 relative to the average new vehicle (positive values are savings compared with the average).