Toyota Prius third generation
The Toyota Prius third generation (2010–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 45 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: XW30
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,460–4,480 mm RDW | 4,460 mm TC | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm RDW | 1,750 mm TC | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm RDW | 1,480 mm TC | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm RDW | 2,700–2,710 mm TC | 2,700 mm |
| Front track | 1,510–1,540 mm ASTRA | 1,520 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,510–1,545 mm ASTRA | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,340–1,400 kg RDW | 1,380–1,460 kg TC | 1,375–1,450 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,440–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,805–1,840 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 725 kg ASTRA | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 725 kg ASTRA | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 443 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 623 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,662 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 45 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 180 km/h RDW | – | 180 km/h |
| Torque | 142 Nm ASTRA | – | 163 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 60 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 1.5 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 215/45R17, 215/50R17
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★★ · 2014–2015: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 92.5% (92.1–92.8) | 86.4% | 19,776 |
| 9–12 years | 88.2% (88.0–88.4) | 77.9% | 72,699 |
| 13 years and older | 81.9% (81.4–82.5) | 69.2% | 20,680 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 22.9% | 30.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.6% | 18.0% |
| Brakes | 21.1% | 27.9% |
| Suspension | 17.9% | 27.4% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 3.3% | 8.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
4,612 complaints for model years 2010–2015. 369 crashes · 29 fires · 173 injuries · 5 deaths
- Brakes 2,867
- Electrical system 410
- Speed control 361
- Engine 287
- Lights 250
- Airbags 192
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 45 versions of the Toyota Prius third generation
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European Union 21 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | – | 90–92 g/km | 60,318 |
| 2012–2015 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | 5.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 61–77 g/km | 10,436 |
| 2014–2015 | 1.8 L | – | Hybrid | 6.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km | 1,298 |
| 2013–2015 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Other fuel | – | 90–93 g/km | 4,930 |
| 2012–2013 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 5.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 90–92 g/km | 46,509 |
| 2013 | 1.8 L | 18 kW (24 PS) | Hybrid | – | 49 g/km | 5,088 |
| 2013 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 6.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km | 1,014 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Other fuel | – | 87–91 g/km | 216 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Petrol | – | 88–94 g/km | 1,126 |
| 2010–2012 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | – | 76–91 g/km | 34,962 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | – | 90–92 g/km | 3,184 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Electric | – | 70–89 g/km | 3,002 |
| 2012 | 1.8 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Diesel | – | 91 g/km | 10 |
| 2010–2011 | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 89–95 g/km | 70 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 18 kW (24 PS) | Electric | – | 59 g/km | 26 |
| 2011 | 1.5 L | 57 kW (77 PS) | Petrol | – | 104 g/km | 22 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | – | 89 g/km | 50,018 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Electric | – | 87 g/km | 5,184 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | – | 104 g/km | 444 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | – | 90 g/km | 26 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | – | Electric | – | 100 g/km | 20 |
United Kingdom 8 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016T Spirit 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · T4 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km | – |
| 2015–2016T Spirit with Solar Roof 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · T3 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km | – |
| 2013–2015Plug-in Hybrid · Prius Plug-in Hybrid | 1.8 L | Plug-in hybrid | – | 2.1 L/100 km NEDC5.2 kWh/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km | 25 km |
| 2013–2014T Spirit 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · T4 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km | – |
| 2013–2014T Spirit with Solar Roof 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · T3 1.8 VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Automatic | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km | – |
| 2012T Spirit with Solar Roof 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · T3 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km | – |
| 2010T4 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · TSpirit 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km | – |
| 2010T3 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT · TSpirit with Solar Panel 1.8VVT-i hybrid E-CVT | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km | – |
France 12 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015PRIUS (136ch) 17" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2015PRIUS (136ch) 15" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km |
| 2015PRIUS RECHARGEABLE (136ch) 15" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 2.1 L/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km |
| 2013–2014"PRIUS (136ch) 15""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km |
| 2013–2014"PRIUS (136ch) 17""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2013–2014"PRIUS RECHARGEABLE (136ch) 15""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 2.1 L/100 km NEDC | 49 g/km |
| 2013–2014"PRIUS+ 16""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km |
| 2013–2014"PRIUS+ 17""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 101 g/km |
| 2012"PRIUS (136ch) 17""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2012"PRIUS (136ch) 15""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 89 g/km |
| 2012"Prius+ 15""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 96 g/km |
| 2012"Prius+ 17""" | – | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 101 g/km |
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015PHEV | 1.8 L | Plug-in hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 50 MPG (4.7 L/100 km) EPA | 83 g/km |
| 2010–2015 | 1.8 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 48–50 MPG (4.7–4.9 L/100 km) EPA | 110–116 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015Mid-size | 1.8 L | Plug-in hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 101 g/km | 18 km |
| 2010–2015Mid-size | 1.8 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 4.7–4.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 108–110 g/km | – |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.