2011 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Prius and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Prius weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Prius | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Prius | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
