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2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 175.6 in | 26.9 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 68.7 in | 10 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 58.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1610 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 54.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 52.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 53.1 in | 11 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 51.2 in | 13.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 21.6 | 61.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius
| 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 |
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