2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3.
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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C3 | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |