2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Prius | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
