2008 Toyota Prius Specifications

Specifications

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2004 - 2009
Price :	MSRP: $21,500-23,770 Invoice: $20,210-21,815
Weight :	2932 lbs \| 1329.933 kg
MPG City :	48
MPG Highway :	45
Combined MPG :	46.00

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.26

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| VVTi
Displacement :	1500 cc \| 91.5 cu in. \| 1.5 L.
Power :	76 HP (55.936 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.0 in \| 75 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 85 mm.
Compression :	13.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Hybrid System

Electric Motor
Type :	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
:	ELECTRIC MOTOR/GENERATOR/POWER STORAGE
Power Output :	50.00 kw @ 1200.00 RPM
Torque :	295.00 Ft-Lbs @ 1200.00 RPM
Voltage :	295.00V maximum.
Battery
Type :	Nickel Metal Hydride
Power :	201.60 kw
Voltage :	500.00V
:	ELECTRIC MOTOR/GENERATOR/POWER STORAGE

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2008 Toyota Prius 4-DR.w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V036000
Summary	SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence	A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V388000
Summary	TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence	A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy	TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes	TOYOTA RECALL NO. 90L/90LG.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20030805
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V537000
Summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 5, 2003, through March 30, 2009. The affected vehicles have a steering intermediate extension shaft assembly built with metal splines that complete the connection from the steering wheel to the steering gear. These splines may have been manufactured with an insufficient hardness.
Consequence	Over time, the splines may wear and eventually fail resulting in a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the extension shaft and replace it if it is one with insufficient hardness, free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20030806
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V536000
Summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 Prius vehicles manufactured August 6, 2003, through March 30, 2009 and FCHV-adv vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, through September 13, 2011. During manufacturing, a scratch may have occurred inside of the electrically driven water pump at the coil wire. The coil wire may corrode at the scratched portion.
Consequence	The corroded coil wire may break and the water pump could stop. The corroded coil wire could cause a short circuit between coil wires and a possible open fuse, creating a stall-like condition of the hybrid system while the vehicle is being driven. This may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will replace the electric water pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Toyota Prius? A: The 2008 Toyota Prius has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Toyota Prius? A: The 2008 Toyota Prius has a length of 175.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Toyota Prius? A: The 2008 Toyota Prius has a width of 67.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Toyota Prius have?A: The 2008 Toyota Prius has 39.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Toyota Prius have?A: The 2008 Toyota Prius has legroom of 41.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Toyota Prius? A: The 2008 Toyota Prius was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Toyota Prius cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Toyota Prius had an MSRP of $21,500 - $$23,770 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2008 Toyota Prius have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Toyota Prius was a Inline 4 (1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 76 HP (55.936 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 82 Ft-Lbs (111 NM) @ 4200 RPM.