2010 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Prius weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Citroen C4. 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 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Prius | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Toyota | Citroen |
Model | Prius | C4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |