Prius vs Colt

Toyota · Mitsubishi

1/4 Mile winner

Prius

Beats the Colt by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Prius beats the Colt by a hair, finishing 0.00 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

121 hp

112 hp

0–100 km/h

10.5s

Top speed

180 km/h

Engine

1.1L / 1.5L MIVEC

Fuel

Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

142 Nm

100 - 180 Nm

Price

$26,700

$17,500

Simulated race times

Distance

Prius

Colt

100 m

7.930s

1/8 mile

11.738s

1/4 mile

17.684s

1 km

31.841s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Colt is $17,500 vs $26,700 for the Prius — a $9,200 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Prius or the Colt?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Prius is faster, beating the Colt by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Prius vs the Colt?

The Prius hits 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the Colt does it in 10.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Prius produces 121 hp; the Colt produces 112 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Prius tops out at 180 km/h, and the Colt reaches 180 km/h.

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