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Price (base MSRP)$19,800$22,400
Fuel Economy40 / 43 MPG
5.88 / 5.47 L/100km		51 / 48 MPG
4.7 / 4.9 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$731.71$600.00
Estimated annual fuel use Info293 gallons a year240 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info5,561 pounds a year4,560 pounds a year
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Technology
Hybrid
Hybrid
Seating55
Pros
  • Most affordable hybrid
  • More responsive driving and handling than many other hybrids
  • Rear-seat split and hatchback provides generous cargo space
  • Highest fuel economy of all US vehicles
  • Unique iconic aerodynamic design
  • 2010 model is faster, bigger and has more features
Cons
  • Uncomfortable and cramped in back seat
  • Engine noise and buzz during brisk acceleration
  • Affordablity emphasized over maximum fuel efficiency
  • Limited rear-view vision through hatchback
  • Adequate but not stellar acceleration
  • Unique design does not appeal to everyone
Driver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door open
Inside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window openInside of driver's side open door, window open
Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
Front angle viewFront angle viewFront angle view
Front low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle viewFront low 5/8 angle view
Rear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle viewRear 3/4 angle view
Trunk openTrunk openTrunk open
EngineEngineEngine
Front seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers Side
Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3Steering wheel 1/3
Center console 1/3Center console 1/3Center console 1/3
Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3Passenger's view 1/3
Closeup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unitCloseup of radio head unit
Centered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shotCentered wide dash shot
Rear cargo storage shot from front seatRear cargo storage shot from front seatRear cargo storage shot from front seat
Front center dividerFront center dividerFront center divider
Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
Gas cap releaseImage not availableGas cap release
Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
Cup holdersCup holdersCup holders
Gas cap openGas cap openGas cap open
Gear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center consoleGear shifter/center console
Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
Driver position view of navigation systemDriver position view of navigation systemImage not available
Head on with navigation systemHead on with navigation systemImage not available
Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)Front angle view (wheel straight)
Hatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angleHatchback & SUV rear angle
Front angle medium viewFront angle medium viewFront angle medium view
OverheadOverheadOverhead
Low/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide front
Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8Low/wide front 5/8
Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
Trunk propsTrunk propsTrunk props
Auxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack propsAuxiliary jack props
Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)Cup holder prop (primary)
Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)Cup holder prop (tertiary)
Cup holder prop (quaternary)Image not availableCup holder prop (quaternary)
Glove box openGlove box openGlove box open
Driver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, frontDriver's side mirror, front
Driver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rearDriver's side mirror, rear
Rear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblemRear manufacture badge/emblem
Rear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblemRear model badge/emblem
Front center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking downFront center console with closed lid, from driver's side looking down
Zune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jack
Steering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the left
Rear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downImage not availableRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking down
Driver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking inDriver's floor mat and pedals. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Rear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking inRear driver's side floor mat. Mid-seat level from outside looking in
Adjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspective
Key fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seat
Centered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shotCentered wide dash shot - night shot
Main power pointMain power pointMain power point
Second power pointImage not availableSecond power point
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.