Toyota Prius 1.8 VVT-i T Spirit review - data

Toyota Prius 1.8 VVT-i T Spirit

Test date 02 July 2009  Price as tested £24,285

For  Huge economy potential, complex technology which works, driving satisfaction

Against Unprogressive brakes, unreliable park assist, beeps when in reverse gear

How much ?

  • Price as tested £24,285
  • Price as tested £21,260

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.7 sec
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph 35 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  18.2 / 78.5 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  33.1 / 98.3 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  68 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  47.5 mpg
  • Test best/worst  56.4 / 24

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  70.6 / 70.6 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  92 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4460 mm
  • Width  1745 mm
  • Height  1490 mm
  • Wheelbase  2700 mm
  • Weight  1420 kg
  • Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1798 cc
  • Max power 134 bhp at 5200 rpm
  • Max torque 105 ft at 4000 rpm
  • Specific output 75 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 98 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F
  • Bore/stoke 80.5x88.3 mm
  • Compression ratio 13.0:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel Petrol Engine: 98bhp @ 5200 105lb/ft @ 4000 Electric Motor: 80bhp 153lb/ft , Hybrid

Gearbox

  • Type CVT-speed Automatic
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson Strut, anti-roll bar, coil springs and dampers
  • Rear Torsion Beam with coil springs and dampers

Steering

  • Type Electric power assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front 255mm Ventilated Discs
  • Rear 259mm Solid Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 17" Alloy in
  • Size rear 17" Alloy in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front no data
  • Tyres rear no data

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