2009 Toyota Prius fuel consumption

2 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

3.9 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,097

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

89 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 59% less fuel than the typical 2009 car, which averaged 9.4 L/100km.

Every 2009 Toyota Prius version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
Hatch CVT	1.8L 4cyl Electric/Petrol 95RON	3.9	3.9	3.7	$1,097	89 Better than average
Hybrid Hatch CVT	1.8L 4cyl Electric/Petrol 95RON	3.9	3.9	3.7	$1,097	89 Better than average

Toyota Prius in other years

2002
2003
2016

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.