| Model Year | 2023 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volkswagen ID4 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 176.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 68.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 58.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4568 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1526 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 51.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen ID4.
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |