Honda Accord (2006) vs. Toyota Prius (2006) Specs

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2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year	2006	2006
Model	Honda Accord	Toyota Prius
Engine	3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@5000	1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 76 hp@5000 82 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	5-speed automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	106.3 in	1.6 in
Length	191.1 in	175.0 in	16.1 in
Width	71.6 in	67.9 in	3.7 in
Height	57.2 in	58.1 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3589 lb.	2890 lb.	699 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.1 gal.	11.9 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.1 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	55.3 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	51.0 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	41.9 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.1 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	53.0 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	51.6 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.6 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume	14.0 ft³	16.1 ft³	-2.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Accord

2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review
2007	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review
2006	4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review
2006	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review
2006	2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD	One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review

2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review
2006	2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Prius

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006	4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review

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