Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius c | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 104.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 177.4 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2500 lb. | 2723 lb. | -223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.5 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 55.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.8 in | 54.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.0 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 14.2 ft3 | -14.2 |
2012 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |