Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 178.3 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 56.5 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 2661 lb. | 613 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 12.8 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 33.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 52.5 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |