2012 Lexus HS vs 2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Lexus HS

2012 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	$33,698	$37,030
HS 250h 4-Door Sedan Hybrid Premium	35	34	$36,218	$39,800

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5-Door HB Five

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB Five	51	48	$27,744	$29,805
Prius 5-Door HB Four	51	48	$26,284	$28,235
Prius 5-Door HB One	51	48	$21,864	$23,015
Prius 5-Door HB Three	51	48	$23,799	$25,265
Prius 5-Door HB Two	51	48	$22,560	$24,000
Prius Plug-In 5-Door HB	51	49	$30,721	$32,000
Prius Plug-In 5-Door HB Advanced	51	49	$37,945	$39,525

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,698

$27,744

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,030

$29,805

Monthly Payment Estimate

$617 / month

$497 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Lexus HS 250h offers lots of technology along with its high gas mileage, but it's not engaging to drive, nor is its level of luxury particularly spectacular.

The 2012 Toyota Prius remains the highest-mileage car offered in the U.S., and it's a practical and capacious mid-size hatchback with room for five

TCC Likes

Good gas mileage given its features
Long list of electronic features
Easy to maneuver

Best gas mileage of any car
Capacious cabin
Useful hatchback utility

TCC Dislikes

Engine note harsh and obtrusive
Handling soft and uninspiring
Control interface requires attention

Lifeless driving experience
Flying-buttress console limits knee room
Hard plastics hardly luxurious

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

48 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

59.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

175.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.3

58.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

68.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

67.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

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 -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

50.0

34.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

- TBD -

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.4

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/45R17

Spare Tire Size

T145/70D17

T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/45R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3682

3042

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

- TBD -

105 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4L/144

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

187 combined

98 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable ratio

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus HS 250h

Toyota Prius

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

5.2

3.8

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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