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2008 Toyota Prius Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 2008 Toyota Prius such as the 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2008 Toyota Prius
MSRP Range:$21,500  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 48 city / 45 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 0 Speed Continuously Variable
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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  Prius Base Hatchback Performance Specs  
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1,497 cc 1.5 liters in-line 4 front engine with 75.0 mm bore, 84.7 mm stroke, 13.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 1NZ-FXE
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Electric fuel with additional unleaded 87
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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11.9 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 9.9
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Power: 82 kW , 110 HP SAE
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Secondary power: maximum power (kw): 57, maximum power (hp): 76, maximum torque (ft lb): 82 and maximum torque (nm): 111
  Prius Base Hatchback Handling Specs  
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  Prius Base Hatchback Exterior Specs  
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 175.0, overall width (inches): 67.9, overall height (inches): 58.7, wheelbase (inches): 106.3, front track (inches): 59.3, rear track (inches): 58.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.1
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
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Mica paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
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Trunk/hatch spoiler
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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,932
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  Prius Base Hatchback Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: front and 2
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Air conditioning with climate control
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Roof antenna
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Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
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Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.4
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Clock
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Computer with average fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption
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Partial dashboard, floor and overhead console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Nickel metal hydride electric Power source
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External temperature
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver and passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 37.1, front hip room (inches): 51.0, rear hip room (inches): 51.6, front leg room (inches): 41.9, rear leg room (inches): 38.6, front shoulder room (inches): 55.0, rear shoulder room (inches): 52.9 and interior volume (cu ft): 96.2
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
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Power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Rear seat center armrest
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
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Seating: five seats
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Six speaker(s)
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Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter
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