Comparison of Toyota hybrids
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Since 2003, hybrid cars have grown into one of the U.S. vehicle market’s fastest growing segments. Toyota doubled its flagship hybrid car’s allocation in North America in 2005, to 100,000, and started building hybrids on U.S. assembly lines in 2006. By the end of 2006 there were some 15 hybrid models on showroom floors, from various car makers, including hybrid models for such popular vehicles as the Toyota Camry.[1]
| Features | Prius (1997–2003)
| Prius (2004–)
| Camry (2007–)
| Highlander
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 1997 (Japan) 2000 (worldwide) | 2004 | May 2006 | 2005 |
| Base Price | US $19,995 | US $22,000 | US $26,480 | US $33,000 |
| City fuel economy | 5.6 Litre/100 Kilometre (Convert/LonAonSoffF; Convert/LonAonSoffF) | 4.9 L/100 km (48 Convert/fourmregb; 58 mpg-imp) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 Convert/fourmregb; 40 mpg-imp) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 Convert/fourmregb; 34 mpg-imp) (Front wheel drive) 8.7 L/100 km (27 Convert/fourmregb; 32 mpg-imp) (Four wheel drive) |
| Highway fuel economy | 5.7 L/100 km (41 Convert/fourmregb; 50 mpg-imp) | 5.2 L/100 km (45 Convert/fourmregb; 54 mpg-imp) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 Convert/fourmregb; 41 mpg-imp) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 Convert/fourmregb; 30 mpg-imp) (Front wheel drive) 9.4 L/100 km (25 Convert/fourmregb; 30 mpg-imp) (Four wheel drive) |
| 0-60 Miles per hour (97 km/h) acceleration | 12.6 s | 9.8 s | 7.3 s (Road and Track, 5/06) | 6.6 s (Motor Trend) |
| Traction battery power | 33 kW (44 hp) | 21 kW (28 hp) | 30 kW (40 hp) | 45 kW (60 hp) |
| Requires premium fuel (91 Octane rating (R+M)/2 ) | No | No | No | No (however, premium recommended) |
| Smog forming emissions compared to non hybrid | 75% less | 80% less | 80% less | 80% less |
| Maximum Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
- Note: Miles per gallon estimates are those provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are the 2008 revision of the original numbers.
- Hybrid access to US HOV lanes varies by US state. Factors can include total/average Miles per gallon rating from the US United States Environmental Protection Agency, type of technology used, and/or date of vehicle registration with the relevant state authorities. (Several states have begun restricting HOV lane access by hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles due to crowding.)
- Traction battery power is the amount of power available from the electric portion of the Powertrain without the aid of the Internal combustion engine (ICE). This is generally limited by the Traction battery rather than the electric motor(s).
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See also
- Hybrid Synergy Drive
- List of hybrid vehicles
See this document for an extensive comparison between the 2004 Prius and 2007 Camry Hybrid systems:
http://www.osti.gov/bridge/servlets/purl/922327-5ktfCi/922327.PDF
Notes
- ↑ Pernick, R. and Wilder, C. (2007). The Clean Tech Revolution, p. 4.
References
- ^ "Camry Hybrid Reviews". JB car pages. http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/camry/. Retrieved on 19 June 2008.
- ^ "Highlander Hybrid Reviews". JB car pages. http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/highlander/. Retrieved on 19 June 2008.
- ^ "Prius Specifications". Toyota. http://www.toyota.com/prius/specs.html.
- ^ "Camry Specifications". Toyota. http://www.toyota.com/camry/specs_hybrid.html.
External links
- about.com hybrid comparison
- allabouthybridcars comparison
- Hybrid Synergy Drive movie from Toyota
- Negative comments on hybrid craze
- United States Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Site
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