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Toyota Prius

General information

ModelToyota Prius
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1497 ccm (91.35 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving4.9 litres/100 km (48.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.1 litres/100 km (46.03 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.2 litres/100 km (44.98 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
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 torque111.19 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 82.0 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression13.0:1
Bore x stroke75.0 x 84.7 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0579 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space1210 litres (320 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1330 kg (2,932.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Towing weight680 kg (1,499.1 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD20990
CO2 emissions165.0 g/km
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