2011 Honda CR-Z vs 2011 Lexus CT vs 2011 Toyota Prius

2011 Honda CR-Z

2011 Lexus CT

2011 Toyota Prius

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3-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT	35	39	$18,871	$19,995
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX	35	39	$20,337	$21,555
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi	35	39	$22,029	$23,355
CR-Z 3-Door Manual	31	37	$18,260	$19,345
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX	31	37	$19,726	$20,905
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi	31	37	$21,418	$22,705

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FWD 4-Door Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT 200h FWD 4-Door Hybrid	43	40	$27,052	$29,120
CT 200h FWD 4-Door Hybrid Premium	43	40	$28,706	$30,900

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5-Door HB I

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB I	51	48	$21,014	$22,120
Prius 5-Door HB II	51	48	$22,108	$23,520
Prius 5-Door HB III	51	48	$22,825	$24,520
Prius 5-Door HB IV	51	48	$25,431	$27,320
Prius 5-Door HB V	51	48	$26,801	$28,790

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,871

$27,052

$21,014

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,995

$29,120

$22,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

$485 / month

$369 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Honda CR-Z blazes a new trail for eco-performance—but we’re not quite following.

The 2011 Lexus CT 200h is an iconic, stylish, and actually quite fun-to-drive car, with Lexus levels of refinement;, and it's a strong value—both as a way of entering the Lexus brand and as an exciting new green icon.

51 mpg city! The 2011 Toyota Prius remains the highest-mileage hybrid on the market, but that doesn't get in the way of practicality or comfort.

TCC Likes

Way ahead of the social-responsibility curve
Flashy gauges teach you green driving
Great fuel economy, compared to some coupes

Pert, aggressive hot-hatch profile
Responsive handling
Great seating/driving position

Exceptional fuel economy
Roomy cabin
Hatchback utility

TCC Dislikes

As heavy as an Insight, and thirstier
City driving uses up all the suspension travel
CVT dulls all the available driving fun

Lack of Big Gulp cupholders [or is that a like?]
Not so Lexus-like on some cabin details
Acceleration can feel sluggish

Dull driving experience
Console cuts into knee space
Lacks refinement in some respects

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

43 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

40 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Compact

Mid-size

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

53.1

52.7

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

38.9

38.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

54.0

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

49.1

86.0

93.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

42.1

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.8

51.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

32.9

36.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

160.6

170.1

175.6

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

56.7

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

59.8

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

95.9

102.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

69.5

68.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

25.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.3

21.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr Regenerative

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

11.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

36.8

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

14.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.2

- TBD -

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr-Assist

Electric Pwr Assisted Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P215/45R17

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P215/45R17

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2690

3130

3042

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

17 x 7.0

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

17 x 7.0

15 x 6.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

MPFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 1000 - 2000

142 @ 4000

105 @ 4000/153 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 6000

134 Combined

98 @ 5200/80 @ - TBD -

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.20

3.26

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Continuously Variable Ratio

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17-0.53

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.67-2.17

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

4 Door Hatchback

5 Door Liftback

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-Z

Lexus CT 200h

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double-Wishbone

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.1

4.4

3.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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