2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Base
The 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Base is a 134-hp 1.8-liter with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,000 MSRP and is rated at 50 mpg combined.
It makes 134 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 5,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 51 mpg city and 49 mpg highway (50 mpg combined).
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid measures 176.4 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,165 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,000 ($44,635 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,760 ($45,695 *) |
| Destination Charge | $760 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8-Liter Aluminum 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve VVT-i Atkinson-cycle gas engine (2ZR-FXE) + Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous electric motor + Lithium-ion battery, Hybrid Synergy Drive (Plug-in) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 134 hp |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft |
| Redline | 5,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-Valve VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.17 in. x 3.48 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 51 MPG |
| Highway | 49 MPG |
| Combined | 50 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline (87 octane) + electricity |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 34.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid rear disc brakes with integrated regenerative braking and Star Safety System |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 60 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,165 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars