2001 Seat Toledo vs. 2006 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Toyota Prius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Prius weights approximately 152 kg more than 2001 Seat Toledo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius. 2006 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Toledo | 2006 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Prius |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
