Dacia 1310 Break (1999 – 2004) vs Toyota Prius (1997 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 68 hp at most. The Toyota Prius is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.4 s against 15.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 146 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Dacia 1310 Break is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,225 kg. At 4,392 mm, the Dacia 1310 Break is 252 mm longer than the Toyota Prius. The Dacia 1310 Break dates from 1999 – 2004, the Toyota Prius from 1997 – 2004.
| Specification |
Dacia
1310 Break
1999 – 2004
|
Toyota
Prius
1997 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 1997 – 2004 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 68 hp | 72 hp |
| Torque | 97 – 116 Nm | 115 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 – 17.9 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 146 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 10.0 L/100 km | 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,392 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 1,225 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

