Dacia 1310 (1999 – 2005) vs Toyota Prius (1997 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 72 hp at most. The Dacia 1310 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.0 s against 13.4 s. The Toyota Prius has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 150 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Dacia 1310 is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,225 kg. At 4,351 mm, the Dacia 1310 is 211 mm longer than the Toyota Prius. The Dacia 1310 dates from 1999 – 2005, the Toyota Prius from 1997 – 2004.
| Specification |
Dacia
1310
1999 – 2005
|
Toyota
Prius
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2005 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 72 hp | 72 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 16.0 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 142 – 150 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 9.2 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 940 kg | 1,225 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

