JC08 fuel economy
Documented change
Earlier
JC0832.6 km/L
2009–2015
Laboratory-cycle figure; not a real-world guarantee.
Later
JC0837.2 km/L
2015–2018
Laboratory test-cycle figure, not a real-world fuel-economy guarantee.
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Japan · Toyota Prius
ZVW30 → ZVW50
Different published values for jc08 fuel economy and fuel tank capacity. Matching values for engine code, engine displacement, and transmission.
These are two configurations from different documented generations. Differences apply to the cited versions and conditions. Equipment and grades can vary within each period.
Earlier
ZVW30
Third generation · 2009–2015
Catalog reference: 2009–2015
Japan · representative ZVW30 grades in Toyota's lineage record
Later
ZVW50
Fourth generation · Introduced 2015
Catalog reference: 2015–2018
Japan · launch year, not a production-end claim
What changed
Fuel tank capacity
Documented change
Earlier
Later
43 L
2015–2018
Exact to the cited December 2015 S grade; other Prius codes/grades can differ.
Matching values (4)
Engine code
Documented unchanged value
Earlier
2ZR-FXE
2009–2015
The cited detail page is the 2011 L grade; the engine/code is representative of ZVW30.
Later
2ZR-FXE
2015–2018
Exact to the cited Japan-market December 2015 S grade; confirm production-period documentation for grade-specific service work.
Engine displacement
Documented unchanged value
Earlier
1,797 cc
2009–2015
The cited detail page is the 2011 L grade; the engine/code is representative of ZVW30.
Later
1,797 cc
2015–2018
Exact to the cited Japan-market December 2015 S grade; confirm production-period documentation for grade-specific service work.
Transmission
Documented unchanged value
Earlier
FF · electronic continuously variable transmission
2009–2015
The cited detail page is the 2011 L grade.
Later
FF · electronic continuously variable transmission
2015–2018
Exact to the cited Japan-market S grade.
Drivetrain
Documented unchanged value
Earlier
FF · electronic continuously variable transmission
2009–2015
The cited detail page is the 2011 L grade.
Later
FF · electronic continuously variable transmission
2015–2018
Exact to the cited Japan-market S grade.
Missing or incompatible evidence (7)
Traction motor code
Insufficient comparative evidence
A matching published figure is missing on one side.
Earlier
3JM AC synchronous permanent-magnet motor
2009–2015
High-voltage traction motor; separate from the gasoline engine and 12V system.
Later
No matching published fact.
Other fuel economy ratings
Insufficient comparative evidence
A matching published figure is missing on one side.
Earlier
10–15 mode38.0 km/L
2009–2015
Laboratory-cycle figure; not a real-world guarantee.
Later
No matching published fact.
Fuel grade
Insufficient comparative evidence
A matching published figure is missing on one side.
Earlier
Regular unleaded gasoline
2009–2015
Follow the individual vehicle manual/label where market specifications differ.
Later
No matching published fact.
Engine torque
Not directly comparable
The sources do not establish one matching measurement or equipment basis.
Earlier
142 N·m at 4,000 rpm
2009–2015
Derived from the same manufacturer-backed engine output-and-torque record for this chassis.
Later
142 N·m at 3,600 rpm
2015–2018
Derived from the same manufacturer-backed engine output-and-torque record for this chassis.
Traction battery
Insufficient comparative evidence
A matching published figure is missing on one side.
Earlier
Nickel-metal hydride · 28 units · 6.5 Ah
2009–2015
High-voltage traction battery; do not confuse with the auxiliary 12V battery.
Later
No matching published fact.
Seats
Insufficient comparative evidence
A matching published figure is missing on one side.
Earlier
Later
No matching published fact.
Engine oil capacity
Not directly comparable
The sources do not establish one matching measurement or equipment basis.
Earlier
3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filter
2009–2015
The capacity is a refill reference for the cited ZVW30 owner-manual period. After service, verify the final oil level with the dipstick on level ground.
Source conditions
- Oil-only refill
- 3.9 L
- Oil + filter refill
- 4.2 L
- Check after refill
- Verify level with dipstick on level ground
Later
3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filter
2015–2018
Reference refill quantity; final level should be confirmed with the dipstick after the procedure.