2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | CR-V | Prius |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
