| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Prius |
| Base MSRP | $22,800 |
| Options on test vehicle | JBL Sound System With CD Changer and Bluetooth. |
| As-tested MSRP | $25,570 (estimated) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4, Atkinson cycle |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,798cc (110 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | 16 valves, double overhead camshafts, variable intake valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 13.0:1 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 98 @ 5,200 (gasoline engine); 36 hp (battery pack); 134 maximum when blended |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 105 @ 4,000 (gasoline engine) |
| Transmission type | Planetary-type continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | Final-drive ratio: 3.267 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs and integrated stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 19.1:1 |
| Tire brand | Yokohama |
| Tire model | Avid S33 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P195/65R15 89S |
| Tire size, rear | P195/65R15 89S |
| Wheel size | 15-by-6-inch front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 10-inch ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | 10.2-inch solid disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 10.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 15.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.3 @ 79.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.7 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 118 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.7 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Acceleration comments | Using "power" mode doesn't change wide-open throttle performance. It does, however, seem to improve transient response. Otherwise, Prius hates power braking. Just wood it and go. |
| Braking comments | Long-travel, somewhat awkward pedal still doesn't feel "normal." Performance, however, is on par for the segment. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Non-defeatable stability control makes skid pad an exercise in wood-it-and-steer. The electronics do the rest. Slalom: Same story here. Keep it smooth and stability control remains at bay. Start chopping at the wheel and it gets slower. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 30 |
| Temperature (°F) | 60.7 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 5.0 mph NE |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 51 city/48 highway/50 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 45.7 (52.2 on 115-mile fuel economy loop) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,042 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,060 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 60.2/39.8 |
| Length (in.) | 175.6 |
| Width (in.) | 68.7 |
| Height (in.) | 58.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.1 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 53.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 21.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 39.6 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles (hybrid-related component coverage: 8 years/100,000 miles or, in California-emissions states, 15 years/150,000 miles; hybrid battery only: 10 years/150,000 mile for all 50 states) |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Driver only |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Emergency assistance system | Optional (test car not equipped) |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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