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2008 Toyota Prius
2008 Toyota Prius
| OVERVIEW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Transmission | continuously variable automatic | continuously variable automatic | continuously variable automatic |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Base Engine Type | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid |
| Total Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| COLORS | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Colors | | | |
| Interior Colors | | | |
| Safety | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 front headrests | true | true | true |
| 3 rear headrests | true | true | true |
| child seat anchors | true | true | true |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | true | true | true |
| electronic brakeforce distribution | true | true | true |
| engine immobilizer | true | true | true |
| front and rear head airbags | true | true | true |
| front seatbelt pretensioners | true | true | true |
| tire pressure monitoring | true | true | true |
| traction control | true | true | true |
| 4-wheel ABS | true | true | true |
| Emergency braking assist | true | true | true |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | true | true | true |
| Rear center 3-point belt | true | true | true |
| Rear door child safety locks | true | true | true |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | true | true | true |
| Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes | true | true | true |
| front fog/driving lights | false | false | true |
| xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | false | false | true |
| Comfort & Convenience | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| electric power steering | true | true | true |
| front and rear cupholders | true | true | true |
| front door pockets | true | true | true |
| retained accessory power | true | true | true |
| tilt-adjustable steering wheel | true | true | true |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | true | false | false |
| cargo area light | true | true | true |
| front reading lights | true | true | true |
| interior air filtration | true | true | true |
| Climate control | true | true | true |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | true | true | true |
| cruise control | false | true | true |
| front seatback storage | false | true | true |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | false | true | true |
| Fuel & MPG | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| EPA mileage est. (city/hwy) | 48/45 mpg | 48/45 mpg | 48/45 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| range in miles (city/hwy) | 571.2/535.5 mi. | 571.2/535.5 mi. | 571.2/535.5 mi. |
| Engine | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base engine size | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Base engine type | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 5000 rpm | 110 hp @ 5000 rpm | 110 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 82 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm | 82 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm | 82 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
| Valve timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Measurements | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 14.4 cu.ft. | 14.4 cu.ft. | 14.4 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 2932 lbs. | 2932 lbs. | 2932 lbs. |
| Drag Coefficient | .26 Cd. | .26 Cd. | .26 Cd. |
| EPA interior volume | 110.6 cu.ft. | 110.6 cu.ft. | 110.6 cu.ft. |
| Front track | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in. | 5.6 in. | 5.6 in. |
| Height | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. |
| Length | 175.0 in. | 175.0 in. | 175.0 in. |
| Rear track | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. |
| wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Width | 67.9 in. | 67.9 in. | 67.9 in. |
| Turning circle | 34.1 ft. | 34.1 ft. | 34.1 ft. |
| Front Seats | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-way manual driver seat adjustments | true | true | true |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | true | true | true |
| bucket front seats | true | true | true |
| cloth | true | true | true |
| fold flat passenger seat | true | true | true |
| front headroom | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| front hiproom | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. |
| front legroom | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
| Rear Seats | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| folding center armrest | true | true | true |
| rear headroom | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. |
| rear hiproom | 51.6 in. | 51.6 in. | 51.6 in. |
| rear legroom | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.9 in. | 52.9 in. | 52.9 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | true | true | true |
| Drive Train | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission hill holder | true | true | true |
| Drive type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Power Features | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power window | true | true | true |
| remote keyless power door locks | true | true | true |
| Heated mirrors | true | true | true |
| Power mirrors | true | true | true |
| Instrumentation | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| clock | true | true | true |
| external temperature display | true | true | true |
| low fuel level warning | true | true | true |
| trip computer | true | true | true |
| Suspension | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacPherson strut front suspension | true | true | true |
| front independent suspension | true | true | true |
| torsion beam rear suspension | true | true | true |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | true | true | true |
| In-Car Entertainment | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 total speakers | true | true | true |
| mast antenna | true | true | true |
| AM/FM stereo | true | true | true |
| Warranty | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| powertrain | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Tires and Wheels | Standard 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) | Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| alloy wheels | true | true | true |
| inside mounted spare tire | true | true | true |
| temporary spare tire | true | true | true |
| 15 x 5.5-in. wheels | true | true | false |
| all-season tires | true | true | true |
| P185/65R 86 tires | true | true | false |
| Steel spare wheel | true | true | true |
| 16-in. wheels | false | false | true |
| P195/55R 86 tires | false | false | true |