2008 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Avenger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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, 2010 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 2010 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Prius | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
