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Which of these hybrid cars do you think is better for me?

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54%
7 votes
2008 Toyota Prius
Prius 5dr HB Touring
46%
6 votes
2008 Honda Civic
Civic Hybrid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
2008 Toyota Prius
Prius 5dr HB Touring
2008 Honda Civic
Civic Hybrid Continuously Var...
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-size Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4 Gas/Electric I4
Displacement
1.5L/91 1.3L/82
Fuel System
EFI MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 93 @ 6000/110 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 89 @ 4500/123 @ 1000 - 2500
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
1 1
Trans Description Cont.
CVT CVT
Trans Description Cont. Again
Automatic  
First Gear Ratio (:1)
  2.53 - 0.42
Reverse Ratio (:1)
  4.51 - 1.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.93 4.95
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
48 40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
45 45
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
6.5  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
272  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.2 6.1
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2932 2877
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar  
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar  
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
30.2  
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
25  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.79 0.95
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.83 0.47
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Regenerative Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.0 x 0.9 10.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
7.9 x 1.2 8.7 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/65R16 P195/65SR15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R16 P195/65SR15
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16 Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.0 15 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.0 15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion Electric pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4 - 18.3 13.52
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
4.0 2.71
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.1 34.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
11.9 12.3
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 106.3
Length, Overall (in)
175.0 176.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.9 69.0
Height, Overall (in)
58.7 56.3
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.3 59.1
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.3 60.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6  
Liftover Height (in)
26.2  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
14.4  
Trunk Volume (ft³)
  10.4
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
96.2 90.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.1 39.4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.0 53.6
Front Hip Room (in)
51.0 51.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.4
Second Leg Room (in)
38.6 34.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.9 52.3
Second Hip Room (in)
51.6 51.0
Summary
Vehicle Name
Prius Civic Hybrid
Body Style
5 Door Liftback 4 Door Sedan