Introduction Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius is a compact mid-size four-door sedan and five-door hatchback (since 2003) full hybrid electric vehicle first presented in 1997 by Toyota. The Toyota Prius comes with front engine and front wheel drive and e-CVT transmission.
The car has been rewarded for many awards and also rated as one of the cleanest car sold in US based on its smog-forming emissions. The Toyota Prius Eco 2016 model has also ranked as all-time most fuel efficient gasoline car in US devoid of plug-in capability.
Introduction - Toyota Aqua
Toyota Aqua which is commonly known as Toyota Prius C is also produced by Toyota; however it is a subcompact five-door hatchback fully hybrid gasoline electric car. The Aqua comes with front engine and front wheel drive on a Toyota B platform. The Toyota Aqua is a third model of the Prius family, so it combines all the features of a Toyota Yaris small car in a hybrid powertrain.
The Toyota Aqua is priced much lower than the traditional Prius as well as it also has a higher fuel economy means low fuel consumption in city. The Aqua was also ranked in 2012 by the EPA as the most fuel efficient vehicle when plug-in electric cars are not included.
Engine Specification
The Toyota Prius comes with 1.8 liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers the maximum torque of 142Nm @ 4000rpm along with maximum power of 73kW @ 5200rpm, where as the latest Aqua comes with 1.5 liter four-cylinder inline engine provides the maximum power of 111Nm @ 4000rpm mated with maximum torque of 54kW @ 4800rpm. Both of the cars are front wheel drive with continuous variable transmission.
Fuel Consumption
The fuel consumption of Toyota Prius is 3.4 liter per 100 kilometer along with 43 liters fuel tank capacity, on the other hand, the fuel tank capacity of Aqua is 36 liters with average fuel consumption of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers.
Features
Both cars offer with standard air conditioner with climate control, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, traction control, and Vehicle Stability Control. However, Prius has 15 inches alloy wheels and Toyota aqua comes with hill holder. The same driving features includes in the both cars include Cruise Control Mobile Phone Connectivity, Reversing Camera and Power Steering. Moreover, Aqua has adjustable steering wheel - tilt & telescopic and trip computer while Toyota Prius has head up display that Aqua does not offer.