2007 Toyota Prius vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,460 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prius | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
