Volvo V90 vs Toyota Prius v
The Toyota Prius v is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 41 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo V90, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $1,300 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Prius v leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2026
Volvo V90
Midsize Station Wagons · 20 configurations
2015–2017
Toyota Prius v
Midsize Station Wagons · 3 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Volvo V90 | Toyota Prius v |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 27 mpg | 41 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 24 mpg | 43 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 35 mpg | 39 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 | $1,500 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 322 g/mi | 216 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI | 1.8 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2017–2026 | 2015–2017 |
| Configurations on record | 20 | 3 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
V90 vs Prius v: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Volvo V90 or the Toyota Prius v?
The Toyota Prius v is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 41 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Volvo V90, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $1,300 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Prius v runs about $1,500 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Volvo V90 — a difference of roughly $1,300 per year.
What engines do the V90 and Prius v offer?
Volvo V90: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI. Toyota Prius v: 1.8.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Volvo V90 and the Toyota Prius v as Midsize Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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