Ka+ vs Prius
Ford · Toyota
1/4 Mile winner
Prius
Beats the Ka+ by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Prius beats the Ka+ by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Prius thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
78 hp
121 hp
0–100 km/h
10.5s
10.5s
Top speed
165 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
1.2L Petrol
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Hybrid
Torque
100 - 140 Nm
142 Nm
Price
$13,500
$26,700
Simulated race times
Distance
Ka+
Prius
100 m
7.822s
7.930s
1/8 mile
11.646s
11.738s
1/4 mile
17.698s
17.684s
1 km
32.457s
31.841s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Ka+ is $13,500 vs $26,700 for the Prius — a $13,200 gap. Power: Prius makes 43 hp more (78 vs 121). Top speed: Prius runs to 180 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Ka+.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Ka+ or the Prius?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Prius is faster, beating the Ka+ by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ka+ vs the Prius?
The Ka+ hits 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the Prius does it in 10.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Ka+ produces 78 hp; the Prius produces 121 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Ka+ tops out at 165 km/h, and the Prius reaches 180 km/h.
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