Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 2026 · 56 recorded runs
Toyota Prius 0–60 Times
The Toyota Prius 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 56 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Toyota Prius is the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Toyota Prius is the 2001 Toyota Prius Sedan, which took 13.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.40 seconds at 69.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Toyota Prius tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.40 seconds at 80.43 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.1sec
2024 Prime SE Hatchback
Average 0–60
9.94sec
Across 56 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40sec
@ 80.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
13.7sec
2001 Sedan
Across 56 verified runs, the Toyota Prius ranges from 6.1 to 13.7 seconds 0–60, with a 9.94-second average.
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Toyota Prius 0–60 times by model year
56 tests · 16 years
▾
2024
Toyota Prius · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.18
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#01
2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE Hatchback
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 96.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.8 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 120-kW 13.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 51 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 56
#02
2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 95.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 120-kW 13.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 50 C / 47 H / 47.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 56
#20
2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE Hatchback (EV Mode)
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 78.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 120-kW 13.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 140 C / 115 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #20 of 56
#36
2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Hatchback (EV Mode)
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 76.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 120-kW 13.6-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 125 C / 103 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #36 of 56
2023
Toyota Prius · 9 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.83
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.99
sec
Recorded Tests
9
#03
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Hatchback
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 13.6-kWh 120-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 50 C / 47 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 56
#04
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Hatchback
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 13.6-kWh 120-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 50 C / 47 H / 49 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 56
#05
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Hatchback
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 13.6-kWh 120-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 56
#06
2023 Toyota Prius Limited Hatchback
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 52 C / 52 H / 45 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 56
#07
2023 Toyota Prius Limited Hatchback
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 92.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 92.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 49 C / 50 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 56
#08
2023 Toyota Prius XLE Hatchback
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 91.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 52 C / 52 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 56
#09
2023 Toyota Prius Limited Hatchback
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 87.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.5 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 52 C / 52 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 56
#37
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Hatchback (EV Mode)
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 77.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.1 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 13.6-kWh 120-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #37 of 56
#51
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Hatchback (EV Mode)
11.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.70s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 + Elec 13.6-kWh 120-kW
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #51 of 56
2022
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#33
2022 Toyota Prius Prime Limited Hatchback
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 55 H / 133 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #33 of 56
2019
Toyota Prius · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.13
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.57
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#14
2019 Toyota Prius Limited Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 79.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.75-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 54 C / 50 H / 52 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #14 of 56
#15
2019 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 79.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 52 C / 48 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #15 of 56
#46
2019 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e Hatchback
10.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.00s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 52 C / 48 H / 44 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #46 of 56
2018
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
11.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
18.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#49
2018 Toyota Prius C Four Hatchback
11.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.20s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 43 H / 36 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #49 of 56
2017
Toyota Prius · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.67
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#22
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced Hatchback
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 79.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 55 C / 53 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #22 of 56
#24
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced Hatchback
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 79.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 55 C / 53 H / 58.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #24 of 56
#29
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced Hatchback
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 55 C / 53 H / 52 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #29 of 56
#34
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus Hatchback
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 55 C / 53 H / 50 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #34 of 56
#38
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Premium Hatchback
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 55 C / 53 H / 51 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #38 of 56
#39
2017 Toyota Prius Three Touring Hatchback
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 54 C / 50 H / 42 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #39 of 56
2016
Toyota Prius · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
9.88
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.45
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#10
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco Hatchback
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.20s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 58 C / 53 H / 47 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 56
#11
2016 Toyota Prius Four Hatchback
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 77.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.6 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 54 C / 50 H / 55.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 56
#21
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco Hatchback
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.8-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 58 C / 53 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #21 of 56
#40
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring Hatchback
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 0.7-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 54 C / 50 H / 44 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #40 of 56
2014
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#47
2014 Toyota Prius C Hatchback
10.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 74.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 74.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 46 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #47 of 56
2013
Toyota Prius · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.07
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.57
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#16
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 79.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.7 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 4.4-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 49 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 56
#25
2013 Toyota Prius IV Hatchback
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H / 41.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #25 of 56
#35
2013 Toyota Prius V Three Wagon
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 44 C / 40 H / 31 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #35 of 56
2012
Toyota Prius · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.52
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.80
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#26
2012 Toyota Prius V Five Wagon
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 78.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 44 C / 40 H / 39.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 56
#30
2012 Toyota Prius V Five Wagon
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 78.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 78.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 44 C / 40 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #30 of 56
#42
2012 Toyota Prius C Four Hatchback
10.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 76.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.6 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 46 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #42 of 56
#43
2012 Toyota Prius C Four Hatchback
10.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 76.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 46 H / 40.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #43 of 56
#45
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hatchback
10.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.00s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 4.4-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 49 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 56
#48
2012 Toyota Prius C Four Hatchback
10.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.10s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec 0.9-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 53 C / 46 H / 39 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #48 of 56
2011
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#12
2011 Toyota Prius III Hatchback
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 80.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #12 of 56
2010
Toyota Prius · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#13
2010 Toyota Prius III Hatchback
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 80.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.2 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H / 37.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #13 of 56
#17
2010 Toyota Prius I Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 81.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Toyota
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 56
#18
2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hatchback Prototype
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.30s
¼ mi @ 79.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.3 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 70.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Plug in hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 56
#23
2010 Toyota Prius IV Hatchback
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H / 42 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #23 of 56
#27
2010 Toyota Prius V Hatchback
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 79.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H / 41.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #27 of 56
#44
2010 Toyota Prius IV Hatchback
10.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.90s
¼ mi @ 77.7 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.7 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L I-4 + Elec 1.3-kWh
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 51 C / 48 H / 52 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #44 of 56
2006
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#41
2006 Toyota Prius Hatchback
10.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.80s
¼ mi @ 77.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 77.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H / 43.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #41 of 56
2004
Toyota Prius · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
10.68
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.86
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#19
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.04s
¼ mi @ 80.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 9.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.04 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #19 of 56
#28
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #28 of 56
#31
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 79.1 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.1 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H / 41.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #31 of 56
#32
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 10.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H / 53 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #32 of 56
#50
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.30s
¼ mi @ 76.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 11.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 76.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H / 42 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #50 of 56
#53
2004 Toyota Prius Hatchback
12.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.90s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 48 C / 45 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #53 of 56
2002
Toyota Prius · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
12.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.16
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#54
2002 Toyota Prius Sedan
12.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.16s
¼ mi @ 75.8 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.16 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.8 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 41 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #54 of 56
2001
Toyota Prius · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
12.97
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
19.17
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#52
2001 Toyota Prius Sedan
12.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
18.90s
¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 12.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 41 H / 40 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #52 of 56
#55
2001 Toyota Prius Sedan
13.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.20s
¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 13.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 73.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 41 H / 35 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #55 of 56
#56
2001 Toyota Prius Sedan
13.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
19.40s
¼ mi @ 69.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 13.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 19.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 69.9 mph
- Engine
- 1.5L I-4 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- MPG EPA
- 42 C / 41 H / 38.4 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #56 of 56
How we verify Toyota Prius performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Prius trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Prius 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Toyota Prius performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Toyota Prius on record is the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.70 seconds at 96.8 mph.
The slowest recorded Toyota Prius is the 2001 Toyota Prius Sedan, which takes 13.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 56 verified runs, a Toyota Prius reaches 60 mph in 9.94 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.40 seconds at roughly 80.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 16 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week, Road & Track and Toyota. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
Toyota
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Prius can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Toyota 0–60 times
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