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2008 Toyota Prius - Specifications

MSRP: $21,500 - $23,770 See Local Classifieds
 
5dr HB (Natl) Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $22,875
Engine
Displacement 1.5L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540
Engine Type Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200
Fuel System EFI
Engine Order Code NA
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Order Code NA
Trans Type 1
Trans Description Cont. Again Automatic
Second Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. CVT
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
First Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.93
Clutch Size (in) NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr Regenerative
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.9 x 1.2
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.0 x 0.9
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4 - 18.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 4.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.1
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D16
Front Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size P185/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.79
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.83
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 25
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30.2
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

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The high-mileage fuel economy derby has one big name--the Toyota Prius--and a couple of interesting competitors.

The Honda Civic Hybrid approaches the Prius's fuel economy numbers, but has a little less interior room.

The Volkswagen Jetta gets a new clean-diesel option later this year, and it could have fuel economy of up to 50 mpg or more on the highway--along with a much richer interior and a more conventional sedan shape.

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Rating
8.6
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Rating
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