Dacia Solenza (2003 – 2005) vs Toyota Prius (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Toyota Prius is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 13.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The Dacia Solenza is the lighter car, from 1,035 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Toyota Prius is 368 mm longer than the Dacia Solenza.
| Specification |
Dacia
Solenza
2003 – 2005
|
Toyota
Prius
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 75 hp | 78 hp |
| Torque | 114 – 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.1 – 16.9 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 165 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 6.7 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,082 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,664 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,477 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,035 – 1,055 kg | 1,275 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.