2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 51 kg more than 2010 Toyota Prius. 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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | HHR | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
