2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2009 Citroen C-Crosser
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Prius and 2009 Citroen C-Crosser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C-Crosser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C-Crosser (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C-Crosser should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Because 2009 Citroen C-Crosser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C-Crosser will offer significantly more control. 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 C-Crosser (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C-Crosser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C-Crosser has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C-Crosser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 2009 Citroen C-Crosser | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Prius | C-Crosser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
