2008 Toyota Prius Comparison
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| MSRP |
$21,500.00 |
$14,810.00 |
$23,050.00 |
$28,390.00 |
| Destination |
$720.00 |
$670.00 |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| City (mpg) |
48 |
26 |
19 |
29 |
| Highway (mpg) |
45 |
34 |
24 |
27 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Standard Engine |
1.5L 110hp I4 |
1.8L 140hp I4 |
2.3L 153hp I4 |
2.3L 155hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
110 |
140 @ 6300 RPM |
153 @ 5800 RPM |
155 |
| Torque |
N/A |
128 @ 4300 RPM |
152 @ 4250 RPM |
124 |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1497 |
1799 |
2261 |
2261 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3 X 3.3 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
13.0:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.7:1 |
12.3:1 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2932.1 |
2586 |
3384.1 |
3792 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
106.3 |
104.3 |
103.1 |
103.1 |
| Length (in.) |
175 |
174.8 |
175.2 |
174.7 |
| Width (in.) |
67.9 |
68.9 |
71.1 |
71.1 |
| Height (in.) |
58.7 |
53.5 |
68 |
70.2 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.3 |
59 |
61.1 |
61.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.3 |
60.1 |
60.4 |
60.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
8.4 |
8.6 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.1 |
38 |
40.4 |
40.4 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.1 |
35.1 |
39.2 |
39.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.9 |
42.6 |
41.6 |
41.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
38.6 |
30.3 |
35.6 |
35.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55 |
53.9 |
56.5 |
56.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.9 |
52.1 |
55.9 |
55.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
51 |
53 |
53.4 |
53.3 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
51.6 |
49.2 |
49.1 |
49.1 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
96.2 |
83.7 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
multi-link |
trailing |
multi-link |
| Tires |
185/65R15 |
195/65R15 |
235/70R16 |
235/70R16 |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Toyota Prius |
Honda Civic DX |
Mercury Mariner |
Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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