2010 Lexus HS vs 2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Lexus HS

2010 Toyota Prius

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HS 250h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	35	34	$31,531	$34,650
HS 250h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium	35	34	$34,051	$37,420

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5-Door HB I

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB I	51	48	$20,330	$21,400
Prius 5-Door HB II	51	48	$21,432	$22,800
Prius 5-Door HB III	51	48	$22,156	$23,800
Prius 5-Door HB IV	51	48	$24,762	$26,600
Prius 5-Door HB V	51	48	$26,129	$28,070

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,531

$20,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,650

$21,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$578 / month

$357 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The new 2010 Lexus HS 250h packs some noteworthy technology features, though those expecting either Prius fuel economy figures or a sportier driving experience might be disappointed.

The 2010 Toyota Prius ups the ante in the hybrid world with 51-mpg city fuel economy and a finer style.

TCC Likes

City fuel economy
Smooth ride
Infotainment features

Exceptional fuel economy
Tall, airy cabin
Hatchback utility

TCC Dislikes

Coarse engine sound
Lackluster handling
Restricted headroom, especially in back

Likely more expensive
Still drives like a hybrid
Console design means less knee room in front

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Mid-size

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

52.8

52.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

36.0

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

54.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

93.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.8

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.2

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

42.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

68.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

175.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.3

58.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr Regenerative

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr Assisted Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.81

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.4

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size

T145/70D17

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)

3682

3042

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

EFI

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

138 @ 4400

105 @ 4000/153 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6000

98 @ 5200/80 @ - TBD -

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

ECVT

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Automatic

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

5 Door Liftback

Vehicle Name

Lexus HS 250h

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

5.4

3.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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