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Toyota Prius Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers 6 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers 6 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 70-hp 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD 5.38
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With the 73 kilowatts 1.8L I4 Hybrid engine, CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2003 Toyota Prius has been averaging 5.38 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 Toyota Prii in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 kilometers per hour (about 36.8 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (23.3 percent), in heavy traffic (7.7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Toyota Prius in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Toyota Prius

2003 Toyota Prius Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Highest fuel economy of any vehicle I know of. see full Toyota Prius review
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The fuel economy is great, no question about it. see full Toyota Prius review
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Its fantastic! see full Toyota Prius review
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Awesome fuel economy and zero emissions. We had agreed that the next car would be a Prius so as to be proactive in protecting the environment. see full Toyota Prius review
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is good see full Toyota Prius review
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
5l/100km average- should get better in warmer weather. see full Toyota Prius review
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Over 365 days, through 4 seasons, I consistently average 44 mpg. Pretty hard to beat! see full Toyota Prius review
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
low carbon footprint see full Toyota Prius review
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
for 5 years average 5.1 L per 100km see full Toyota Prius review
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It has been consistently in the mid 40 to low 50 mpg range see full Toyota Prius review
 

2003 Toyota Prius Gas Mileage (L/100km)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota Prius's real-world L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.