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2009 Toyota Prius Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,932
GVWR: 3,795
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 11.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.1
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 7.9 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i); Hybrid system
Displacement: 1,497
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 75.0 x 84.7
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Power [hp]: 110 net; gas: 76 at 5000
electric: 68 at 1,200 - 1,540
Torque [lb-ft]: 82 net; gas: 82 at 4,200
electric: 295 at 0 - 1,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 48
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 45
 
Transmission:
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios:
Final Drive: 4.11
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 175.0
Width [in.]: 67.9
Height [in.]: 58.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 106.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.3
Rear Track [in.]: 58.3
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 96.2
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 38.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.0
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 51.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 14.4
Standard Features
  • 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 185/65 R15 all-season tires
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 2 power remote,folding door mirrors
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual front bucket seats
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD screen
  • Lighted glove box
  • Nickel metal hydride battery pack
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Regenerative braking
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Super ultra low emission vehicle
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Vehicle information system
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 11.3
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 39.6
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 18.3
 
Top Speed [mph]: 104