Toyota · model year 2018
2018 Toyota Prius
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Toyota Prius model years →

2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 200 | 45 | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 180 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| 1.8 Petrol Hybrid Active 15'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 78 | 83.1 | Dossier |
| 1.8 Petrol Hybrid Business Edition 15'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 78 | 83.1 | Dossier |
| 1.8 Petrol Hybrid Business Edition Plus 17'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 82 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| 1.8 Petrol Hybrid Excel 17'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 82 | 78.5 | Dossier |
| 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 15" Alloys | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 120 | 235.0 | Dossier |
| 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 15 inch wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Other | — | 22 | 283.0 | Dossier |
| Active 1.8 with 15'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Active 1.8 with 17'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Business Edition 1.8 with 15" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Business Edition 1.8 with 17'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Business Edition Plus 1.8 with 15'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Business Edition Plus 1.8 with 17" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Excel 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 17" Alloys | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 112 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| Excel 1.8 with 15'' wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Excel 1.8 with 17" wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
| Excel Plus 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 17 inch alloy wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| Hybrid Excel 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 17 inch alloy wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 101 | 64.2 | Dossier |
| Hybrid Icon 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 16 inch alloy wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 96 | 68.9 | Dossier |
| Icon 1.8 VVT-i Auto with 16" Alloys | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 106 | 61.4 | Dossier |
| Prius with 15 inch alloy wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 70 | 94.1 | Dossier |
| Prius with 17 inch alloy wheels | 1,798 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 76 | 85.6 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 52 | 170 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 56 | 158 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 54 | 78 | 25 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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18V579000 2018-09-05 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Toyota Prius vehicles. A portion of the engine wire harness connected to the hybrid Power Control Unit (PCU), could contact the cover at this connection and wear, causing an electrical short circuit.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine wire harness assembly and replace it if damage is found. A protective sleeve or protective tape will be included to prevent any future damage. These repairs…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
