Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@4700 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 175.6 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 68.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4312 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1270 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.9 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 51.2 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.0 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -24.3 ft3 |
2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |