2001-2003 Toyota Prius: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Toyota Prius include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 100.4 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 169.6 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.6 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2765 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 11.8 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 11.9 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.8 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.2 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.1 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.4 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
The Prius used a hybrid (gasoline/electric) powertrain, driving a gearless continuously variable transmission. Toyota's 1.5-liter gasoline engine produced 70 horsepower, while the companion electric motor generated 44 horsepower at 1040 rpm and 258 pounds-feet of torque at 0-400 rpm.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 1.5 / 91 | 70 | 82 | CVT automatic: 52/45 | CVT automatic: 44.1 |
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Horsepower/torque figures shown are for the gasoline engine alone. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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