2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Prius and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Prius | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
