Hybrid cars have excellent gas mileage and accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in seconds. 0-60 often said “zero to sixty” is a standard performance measure for vehicle acceleration in the United States. Toyota Prius hybrids take an average of 10.3seconds to go 0-60mph across all model years and makes.
Some Toyota Prius model years will take a shorter time to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour compared to others. This article takes you through everything you need to know about Toyota Prius hybrid speeds. We also look at the 0-60mph time for different Prius model years to determine the fastest. Read on!
What Is The 0-60 Mph Time For Different Toyota Prius Model Years?
Before we take you through a chart showing the different acceleration times of Toyota Prius, it is essential to understand different Toyota Prius hybrid types. Some models are Fully hybrid electric vehicles (FHEV), while others are Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The main difference between an FHEV and a PHEV is that FHEV uses electricity and gasoline to function while PHEV runs solely on electricity. PHEVs are environment-friendly and accelerate faster compared to FHEV.
Below Is A Table Showing The 0-60 Time Of Various Toyota Prius Models
Model
Year
Hybrid type
0-60mph time
Prius
2010
FHEV
9.7 seconds
Prius V5
2012
FHEV
10.1 seconds
Prius C4
2012
FHEV
10.6 seconds
Prius V3
2013
FHEV
10.3 seconds
Prius4
2013
FHEV
10.1 seconds
Prius prime
2017
PHEV
10.3 seconds
Prius C4
2018
FHEV
11.2 seconds
Prius Ltd
2019
FHEV
9.8 seconds
Prius XLE
2019
FHEV
10.3 seconds
As you can tell from the table above, all Toyota Prius models take around 9-10 seconds to go from 0-60mph. This acceleration speed is quite impressive, although some of its competitors, including the 2021 Honda insight hybrid, perform much better.
If you want to buy a specific Toyota Prius trim, it might help to know its 0-60 mph time. Let’s take you through the different model years of the Toyota Prius and their trims to help you assess which is the fastest. We shall also compare their closest competitors with their 0-60mph time and see how they fare.
2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid Hatchback 0-60 All Trims VS Competitors
Trim name
0-60 MPH
Competitor name
0-60 MPH
One 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2011 Honda Insight hybrid Hatchback
7.9 seconds
Two 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid
8.3-9.6 seconds
Three 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid
8.8 seconds
Four 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2011 Toyota Prius hybrid Hatchback
9.7 seconds
Five 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
Lexus CT 200h hybrid
10.5 seconds
2012 Toyota Prius Hybrid Hatchback All Trims 0-60 VS Competitors
Trim name
0-60 MPH time
Competitor name
0-60 MPH time
One 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2012 Honda CR-Z hybrid Hatchback
8.3 sec
Two 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2012 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid
9.1 seconds
Three 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2012 Honda Insight hybrid Hatchback
7.9-10.6 seconds
Four 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2012 Lexus CT 200h hybrid
10.5 seconds
Five 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2012 Toyota Prius hybrid Hatchback
9.7 seconds
2013 Toyota Prius Hybrid Hatchback All Trims 0-60 VS Competitors
Trim name
0-60 MPH time
Competitor name
60 MPH time
One Fleet 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9.7 seconds
2013 Lexus CT 200h hybrid
9.7 seconds
Two 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
L Eco 5dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10.5 seconds
Conclusion
The Prius 0-60 miles range from 9.4 to 11.5 seconds with an average of 10.3. most people buy the Prius because it is a great family car that is fuel-efficient and not for acceleration speed. There has been a famous joke about a Toyota Prius with a sticker that claims to go from 0-60 in 2.3 seconds (off a cliff). The picture has gone viral severally and even had a heated discussion on Reddit labelled “salty Prius driver”. If you’ve seen the joke, you must have been curious to find the actual 0-60 of Toyota Prius models. We hope that this article has answered any questions you might have had.
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