2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Prius and 2009 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Citi (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prius | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
