Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 176.4 in | 17 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 58.7 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.1 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.2 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.0 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 21.6 | 22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 44.1 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |