How similar is Prius to Corolla?

prius2go · 09-24-2006, 06:02 AM

How similar is Prius to Corolla?
I'm sure this must have been asked before
Are many of the bits and pieces common in other Toyotas

Frank Hudon · 09-24-2006, 10:10 AM

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How similar is Prius to Corolla?
I'm sure this must have been asked before
Are many of the bits and pieces common in other Toyotas

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if your really curious go and rent one for a day. No comparing a s**t box to a Prius. Opps sorry but I just tell it like I see it. Got a Matirx (essentially a Corolla wagon) for a loaner, less than 6000 miles on it and if that's the state of small to mid size vehicles, there are a lot of people out there that really have their sights set too low. Oh and it's a gas hog.

Vincent · 09-24-2006, 10:15 AM

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How similar is Prius to Corolla?
I'm sure this must have been asked before
Are many of the bits and pieces common in other Toyotas

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I think they share a few paint choices.

tmgrl3 · 09-24-2006, 10:19 AM

uh....let's see what I can add...

They're both made by Toyota?

Hmmmm....

You'll just have to drive 'em both and the come back and tell us what you think.

terri

Bearcatzzz · 09-24-2006, 10:28 AM

More room in a Prius.

john1701a · 09-24-2006, 11:13 AM

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How similar is Prius to Corolla?
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Yes, it has been asked many times before. And the topic quickly dies, because there is so much different it becomes a rather pointless discussion.

Both my parents and my sister have Corollas... both just a few years old (the newest model) and both white (which is somewhat annoying being the same color). Anywho, there are a ton of visual/interface differences. But what most people totally overlook is the engine. There is absolutely no comparison. The Corolla doesn't run anywhere near as smooth, which is very obvious when idling. The different pumping cycle used by Prius is a nice enhancement.

**efusco** · 09-24-2006, 11:39 AM

While I have an urge to side with the 'no comparison' side of the group I think I'll ask you to clarify your question.

I got the impression you were asking less about functionality and more about specific components.

For instance, they share the same wheel bolt pattern. They may share similar suspension systems, but I have no knowledge of that.

You should know that the Prius was not built based upon the Corolla, or any other car for that matter. It was designed pretty much ground up. That said, a few components that were proven and reliable were used and/or modified for the Prius from other cars...not necessarily the Prius. For instance, the ICE is the same engine as the Echo but modified from an Otto cycle to an Atkinson cycle system.

But, again, to acknowlege the flow of voices. Functionally, appearance, and major component wise there really are not similarities b/w the Prius and Corolla other than being close in size and space.

**Tideland Prius** · 09-24-2006, 12:45 PM

They share the cruise control stalk and they have the same suspension design (MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear)

Frank Hudon · 09-24-2006, 02:28 PM

I'll have to add that when your not used to the noise of the engine running all the time and the "brutal" shifts, you'll come to really appreciate the Prius. Anything else is... well just Priustoric

erogla · 09-24-2006, 02:36 PM

about as much simalarity as Tipper Gore is Paris Hilton

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efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 19,611 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 214 Thanked 870 Times in 505 Posts Friends: 47	While I have an urge to side with the 'no comparison' side of the group I think I'll ask you to clarify your question. I got the impression you were asking less about functionality and more about specific components. For instance, they share the same wheel bolt pattern. They may share similar suspension systems, but I have no knowledge of that. You should know that the Prius was not built based upon the Corolla, or any other car for that matter. It was designed pretty much ground up. That said, a few components that were proven and reliable were used and/or modified for the Prius from other cars...not necessarily the Prius. For instance, the ICE is the same engine as the Echo but modified from an Otto cycle to an Atkinson cycle system. But, again, to acknowlege the flow of voices. Functionally, appearance, and major component wise there really are not similarities b/w the Prius and Corolla other than being close in size and space. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD "It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word." -Andrew Jackson

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09-24-2006, 06:02 AM	#1
prius2go Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 301 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 0	How similar is Prius to Corolla? I'm sure this must have been asked before Are many of the bits and pieces common in other Toyotas

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tmgrl3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 315 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	uh....let's see what I can add... They're both made by Toyota? Hmmmm.... You'll just have to drive 'em both and the come back and tell us what you think. terri

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Bearcatzzz Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 97 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	More room in a Prius.

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Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 26,978 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 1,043 Thanked 1,177 Times in 850 Posts Friends: 31	They share the cruise control stalk and they have the same suspension design (MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear)

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Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,146 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	I'll have to add that when your not used to the noise of the engine running all the time and the "brutal" shifts, you'll come to really appreciate the Prius. Anything else is... well just Priustoric

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erogla Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 43 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	about as much simalarity as Tipper Gore is Paris Hilton