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Toyota Prius

General information

ModelToyota Prius
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1497 ccm (91.35 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving3.9 litres/100 km (60.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.6 litres/100 km (51.02 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1497 ccm (91.35 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power77.00 PS (57 kW or 76 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke75.0 x 85.0 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0570 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space4650 litres (1,229 gallons)
Optional cargo space1190 litres (314 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringVariable gear rack-and-pinion power steering
Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2380 mm (93.7 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions177.9 g/km
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