2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Sentra (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra.

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, 2013 Nissan Sentra (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Prius 2013 Nissan Sentra
Make Toyota Nissan
Model Prius Sentra
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 111 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4625 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1496 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 5.2 L/100km 4.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 4.9 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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