Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.3 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 176.4 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 68.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3042 lb. | -198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 52.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra 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 |