2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2013 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 83 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V.

Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Prius 2013 Honda CR-V
Make Toyota Honda
Model Prius CR-V
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1497 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 111 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1684 kg 1601 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.2 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 4.9 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 58 L


 

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