2001 Toyota Prius Base
The 2001 Toyota Prius Base is a 70-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,995 MSRP and is rated at 48 mpg combined.
It makes 70 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 52 mpg city and 45 mpg highway (48 mpg combined).
The Prius measures 169.6 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,765 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,995 ($36,693 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1NZ-FXE 1.5L Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 70 hp @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 82 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.0 x 84.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled CVT (eCVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 52 MPG |
| Highway | 45 MPG |
| Combined | 48 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Standard |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, power-assisted, regenerative braking |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, power-assisted (not disc -- 1st-gen Prius used rear drum brakes) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 58.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,765 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars