Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 109.8 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 193.7 in | -12 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 57.9 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3258 lb. | 16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.9 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.0 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 50.7 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 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |