Specs - 2008 Toyota Prius Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.0 x 0.9 | 10.0 x 0.9 | 10.0 x 0.9 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | | |
| Engine | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Displacement | 1.5L/91 | 1.5L/91 | 1.5L/91 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 | 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 | 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 | 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 | 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.7 | 58.7 | 58.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 175.0 | 175.0 | 175.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.9 | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Steering | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr rack & pinion | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 |
| Suspension | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer bar | w/Stabilizer bar | w/Stabilizer bar |
| Tires | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Front Tire Size | P185/65R15 | P185/65R15 | P195/65R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/65R15 | P185/65R15 | P195/65R16 |
| Transmission | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT | CVT | CVT |
| Trans Type | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.0 | 55.0 | 55.0 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 96.2 | 96.2 | 96.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.6 | 38.6 | 38.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.9 | 52.9 | 52.9 |
| Weight Information | BASE | Base | Touring |
|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2932 | 2932 | 2932 |