Which is your cup of (electrified) tea: Toyota Prius or Camry Hybrid?
While we do have to do a bit of waiting to see fully electric Toyota cars, the Japanese carmaker is still competing in the automotive race to greener motoring.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How does the hybrid powertrain of the Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid work?
The Prius and Camry Hybrid feature electric motors that assist the engines in propulsion in order to decrease fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.What are the fuel economy ratings of the Prius and Camry Hybrid?
The Prius and Camry Hybrid can reportedly net 23 and 22kpl, as claimed by the manufacturer.Toyota specializes in hybrid powertrains and is considered to pioneer the tech, having launched its Hybrid Synergy Drive for mass-produced cars in 1997. And based on a recent announcement, more Toyota cars will continue to be hybrid-powered.
In essence, the hybrid drive uses an internal combustion engine (ICE), a battery, and electric motor — either altogether or separately — to help propel the car and power its electrical system.
The end result of the advanced powertrain is reduced CO2 emissions and increased fuel efficiency, as the ICE no longer relies too heavily in its own steam for propulsion duties.
Given the reliability of and benefits brought by Toyota hybrid cars, the vehicles have been a commercial success. This is more evident in more prosperous nations, where the governments are (enviably) more supportive of green vehicles and their eco-friendly benefits, offering buyers of such cars tax breaks and incentives.
The good news is that Toyota Motor Philippines is offering greener transport to consumers of this archipelago — particularly with the Prius compact hatchback and its latest model, the Camry Hybrid midsize sedan. Both models could appeal to quite a different set of consumers.
The Prius — the granddaddy of Toyota hybrids — appears be more apt for families and younger buyers. The Prius is made unique by its sleek sheetmetal and trendy interior trimmings. Its hatchback rear and shape is sure to offer more practicality than, say, a traditional sedan. Families won't be short on space in this car.
The Camry — now with hybrid power in the country for the first time — is just that traditional sedan. For years, the Camry has been synonymous with maturity with its subdued styling, and a symbol of success with its premium image and interior. The latest version stays true to all these qualities, so the Camry should continue to be the ride of choice of company execs.
While the Prius and Camry Hybrid are dissimilar in image, there's little to separate them in terms of price. The two models' SRP is differentiated by P4,000, with the premium carried by the compact hatch. That's only a small amount for someone shopping in the P2-million range.
And, of course, there's the hybrid-electric power plant that beats under the hood of the Prius and Camry Hybrid.
In the case of the Prius, it uses a 1.8-liter engine, electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery which all help to achieve a manufacturer-claimed 23kpl. Part of the Prius' eco-friendly arsenal is an electronically controlled continuous variable transmission (CVT), which features an Eco mode to allow for efficient driving.
Meanwhile, the Camry Hybrid's tech specs consists of a 2.5-liter engine and CVT, which all result to an estimated 22kpl. Like its compact sibling, the Camry Hybrid features and EV mode, which allows the car to travel for a certain distance and speed on electric power only, after which point the gas engine takes over propulsion.
The spec sheets of the Prius and Camry Hybrid show that they're the better hybrid bets at the moment.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid |
Toyota Camry 2.5 V HEV |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,540 |
4,885 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,760 |
1,840 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,740 |
1,445 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) |
141 |
140 |
Seating Capacity |
Five |
Five |
Engine Model |
2ZR-FXE |
A25A-FXS |
Engine Type |
Hybrid Synergy Drive, Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent, 4 Cylinder In Line DOHC, 16 Valve |
16-Valve DOHC, Four-cylinder, In-line, VVT-iE (Intake), VVT-i (Exhaust) |
Displacement (cc) |
1,798 |
2,487 |
Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm) |
99/5,200 |
178/5,700 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
142/3,600 |
221/3,600-5,200 |
Motor Generator Max. Power Output (ps) |
20 |
120 |
Total System Max. Power Output (ps) |
99 |
211 |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
40 |
50 |
Transmission |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
|
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Double Wishbone |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Double Wishbone |
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Solid Disc |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Solid Disc |
Tires and Wheels |
195/65/R16 |
235/45 R18 Alloy |
Spare Tire |
Ground Tire |
Ground Tire |
Headlamps |
LED |
Bi-beam LED |
Headlamp Leveling |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Daytime Running Lights |
LED |
LED |
Clearance Lamp |
With |
With |
Front Fog Lamps |
LED |
LED |
Outside Rear View Mirror |
Power Adjust with Turn Signal |
Power Adjust, Auto-Retract, Reverse, and Memory with Turn Signal |
Windshield Wiper |
Manual |
Rain-Sensing |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
Rear Combination Lamp |
LED |
LED with Black Accents |
Door Belt Molding |
Body color |
Chrome |
Hoodlift Assist |
With |
With |
Antenna |
Fin-Type |
Printed Type (Rear Window Glass) |
Moonroof |
Without |
Tilt and Slide + Jam Protect |
Seat Material |
Leather |
Smooth Leather |
Seat Adjustment |
Driver: Six-Way Manual Adjust, Front Passenger: Four-Way Manual Adjust Rear: 60:40 Split Folding
|
Driver: Eight-way Power Adjust, Memory, and Lumbar Support Front Passenger: Eight-way Power Adjust Rear: Power Recline and Trunk Through |
Instrument Panel and Center Cluster |
With LED Illumination |
With LED Illumination |
Multi-Information Display |
4.2-inch Thin-film Transistor (TFT) |
Seven-inch Thin-film Transistor (TFT) |
Economy Meter |
Eco Meter and Hybrid System
|
Eco Meter and Hybrid System |
Head Up Display (HUD) |
Without |
With |
Steering Type |
Electric Power Steering
|
Electric Power Steering |
Steering Column |
Tilt and Telescopic |
Tilt and Telescopic (Power and Memory) |
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Steering Wheel Controls |
Audio, Multi-Information Display, Phone, |
Audio, Multi-Information Display, Phone, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert |
Inside Rear View Mirror |
Manual Dimming |
Auto-Dimming |
Sun Visors |
Driver and Front Passenger; with Mirror and Lamp
|
Driver and Front Passenger; with Mirror and Lamp |
Parking Brake |
Electronic Parking Brake
|
Electronic Parking Brake |
Door Trim |
Soft Touch |
Soft Touch Molded Trim with Leather |
Cup Holder |
Front: Two Rear: Two |
Front: Two Rear: Two |
Bottle Holder |
Front: Two Rear: Two |
Front: Two Rear: Two |
Rear Sunshade |
Without |
Back: Power Rear Door: Manual |
Room Lamp |
With |
With |
Front Personal Lamp |
With |
LED |
Rear Personal Lamp |
With |
LED |
Door Courtesy Lamp |
Without |
Front and Rear |
Inside Door Handle Lamp |
Without |
With |
Foot Lamp |
With |
With |
Luggage Room Lamp |
With |
With |
Illuminated Entry System |
Without |
Room Lamp, Key Illumination, Inside Door Handle, and Foot Lamp |
Keyless Entry |
Smart Entry |
Smart Entry |
Ignition System |
Push Start System |
Push Start System |
Drive Mode Select |
Eco, Normal, and Sport |
Eco, Normal, and Sport |
EV Mode |
With |
With |
Power Windows |
Auto + Jam Protect
|
Auto + Jam Protect |
Power Door Locks |
Speed Sensing |
Speed Sensing |
Air Conditioning System |
Dual-Zone Automatic |
Three-zone Automatic with Rear Seat Control Panel |
Rear A/C Vent Duct |
With |
With |
Light Control System |
Standard |
Automatic + Follow me Home |
Cruise Control |
With |
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control |
Audio System |
Seven-inch Display Audio with CD Tuner / MP3 / Bluetooth / USB, 10 JBL Speakers |
Nine-inch Display Audio |
Connectivity |
CD Tuner / MP3 / Bluetooth / USB, 10 JBL Speakers |
Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Smart Device Link, and Miracast |
Audio System Function |
AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, and USB
|
AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, and USB |
Speakers |
10-Speaker JBL |
Nine-speaker JBL |
Wireless Charger |
Without |
With |
Rear USB Charger |
Without |
Two |
12V Accessory Outlet |
One |
One |
Pre-Collision System (PCS) |
Without |
With |
Automatic High Beam (AHB) |
Without |
With |
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) |
Without |
With |
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) |
Without |
With |
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) |
Without |
With |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
Without |
With |
SRS Airbags |
Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Side, and Driver’s Knee
|
Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Side, and Driver’s Knee |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
With |
With |
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
With |
With |
Hill-Start Assist Control (HSA) |
With |
With |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter Rear: Three-point ELR (x3) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter Rear: Three-point ELR (x3) |
Seatbelt Reminder |
Lamp and Buzzer |
Lamp and Buzzer |
Child Restraint System |
Isofix (x2) and Tether Anchor (x2)
|
Isofix (x2) and Tether Anchor (x2) |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Emergency Brake Signal |
With |
With |
Toyota Vehicle Security System |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Camera |
Without |
Panoramic View Monitor |
Clearance and Back Sonar |
Rear: Two |
Front: Four Rear: Four |
Available Body Colors |
Silver Metallic, Emotional Red, Metallic Gray, Attitude Black, Dark Blue Mica Metallic, White Pearl |
Platinum White Pearl Mica, Metal Stream Metallic, and Attitude Black Mica |
PRICE |
P2.339 million (P2.354 million White Pearl) |
P2.335 million |
Photos from Toyota Motor Philippines and Roy Robles
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