2005 Hybrid Comparison

Specifications

 AND THE WINNER IS...First: 2005 Toyota Prius
Second: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Third: 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid












2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
Price as Tested: $28,455
Engine Size & Type: 2.3-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine; permanent magnet electric motor
Engine Horsepower: 133 hp at 6,000 rpm (gas); 94 at 5,000 rpm (electric) -- combined rating of 155 net horsepower
Engine Torque: 124 lb.-ft. at 4,250 rpm (gas)
Transmission: Continuously variable
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,792 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 33/29
Observed Fuel Economy: 25
Length: 174.9 in.
Width: 70.1 in.
Wheelbase: 103.1 in.
Height: 70.4 in.
Front Leg room: 41.6 in.
Rear Leg room: 36.3 in.
Head room: 40.4 in.
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 65.5 cu. ft.
Max. Payload:
Max. Towing Capacity:
Ground Clearance: 8 in.



2005 Honda Accord Hybrid
Price as Tested: $30,140
Engine Size & Type: 3.0-liter, VTEC, SOHC, 24-valve, V6 engine; Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) permanent magnet electric motor
Engine Horsepower: 240 hp at 6,250 rpm (gas);
Engine Torque: 212 at 5,000 rpm (gas);
Transmission: 5-Speed Adaptive Automatic Transmission
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,501 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 29/37
Observed Fuel Economy: 26
Length: 189.5 in.
Width: 71.5 in.
Wheelbase: 107.9 in.
Height: 57.1 in.
Front leg room: 42.6 in.
Rear leg room: 36.8 in.
Head room: 40.4 in.
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 14.0 cu. ft.



2005 Toyota Prius
Price as Tested: $26,480
Engine Size & Type: 1.5-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, inline-four cylinder; 50-kW, 500-volt, permanent magnet electric motor
Engine Horsepower: 76 at 5,000 rpm (gas); 67 at 1,200-1,540 rpm (electric)
Engine Torque: 82 lb.-ft. at 4,200; 295 lb.-ft. at 0-1,200 rpm (electric)
Transmission: Continuously variable
Curb weight, lbs.: 2,890 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 60/51
Observed Fuel Economy: 42
Length: 175.0 in.
Width: 67.9 in.
Wheelbase: 106.3 in.
Height: 58.1 in.
Front leg room: 41.9 in.
Rear leg room: 38.6 in.
Head room: 39.1 in.
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 16.1 cu. ft.