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Technical Sheet 2010 Toyota Prius*

*Equipped with the Technology Package
2010 Toyota Prius

Environmental Benefits of the Latest Generation of Hybrid Vehicles

  • Hybrid drive systems conserve gasoline while reducing emissions, especially in city driving conditions
  • Regenerative braking recaptures energy normally lost during braking

The ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles (eTV) program acquired Toyota's third-generation Prius to evaluate its innovative technologies.

Typically, most modern hybrid vehicles are powered by two separate systems – an internal combustion gasoline engine and an electric motor. Hybrids are also equipped with a generator and battery pack, which help generate and store electricity for the electric motor. By combining these technologies, manufacturers can improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency and help reduce emissions.

The series-parallel hybrid system in the 2010 Prius is larger and is more fuel-efficient than previous versions. It conserves gasoline while reducing emissions, both in city and highway driving conditions, offering a combined city/highway fuel consumption of 3.8 L/100 km.

It also includes several other innovative features such as:

  • no belts – a beltless electric water pump and an engine that operates without auxiliary drive belts reduce engine load and improve efficiency
  • exhaust heat recirculation – heat from the engine's exhaust gas warms the engine coolant, which then heats the cabin and brings the engine to operating temperatures more quickly, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at start-up
  • solar-powered ventilation – pre-cools the interior without starting the vehicle or using the air conditioning

The eTV program will be showcasing the 2010 Prius and other vehicles at outreach events across Canada, to inform Canadians about the benefits of hybrid technologies.

Available in Canada
Weight and Measurements
Weight 1,380 kg / 3,042 lb
Length 4.46 m / 175.6 in
Width 1.75 m / 68.7 in
Height 1.48 m / 58.3 in
Power Train
Drive Type Front-wheel with traction control (TRAC) and vehicle stability control (VSC)
Engine 1.8 litre, DOHC, variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-I), sequential multiport electronic fuel injection
Transmission Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Torque 105 lb-ft /142 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (gas engine only)
Power 134 hp (net power)
Battery
Type Sealed nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)
Voltage 201.6 V
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Efficiency City: 3.7 L/100 km / 76 Cdn mpg
Highway: 4.0 L/100 km / 71 Cdn mpg
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L / 10 gal (Cdn) / 11.9 gal U.S.
CO2 Emissions 91.2 g/km
Performance
Top Speed 180 km/h / 112 mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.8 seconds
Chassis
Drag Coefficient 0.25 cd
Brakes (f/r) Power-assisted, ventilated/solid
Suspension (f/r) MacPherson/Torsion Beam
Seating Capacity 5
eTV Fleet Information
Date Acquired August 2009
Current Status Test Vehicle
Date modified:
2011-09-12