2009 Toyota Prius Base
The 2009 Toyota Prius Base is a 76-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with an electronically controlled cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,375 MSRP and is rated at 46 mpg combined.
It makes 76 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 82 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 48 mpg city and 45 mpg highway (46 mpg combined).
The Prius measures 175.0 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,932 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,375 ($35,417 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,095 ($36,508 *) |
| Destination Charge | $720 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1NZ-FXE 1.5L Atkinson Cycle DOHC 16-valve VVT-i Inline-4 Hybrid |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 76 hp @ 5,000 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 | 48 MPG |
| Highway | 45 MPG |
| Combined | 46 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, integrated regenerative braking |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, power-assisted (not disc -- 2nd-gen Prius used rear drum brakes) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. alloy |
| Tires Front | P185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 59.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,932 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars