Kia Spectra (2009) vs. Toyota Prius (2006) Specs

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2009 Kia Spectra and 2006 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
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	175.0 in	-3.7 in
Width	68.3 in	67.9 in	0.4 in
Height	57.9 in	58.1 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2844 lb.	2890 lb.	-46 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	11.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.3 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	51.0 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	41.9 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.0 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	51.6 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.6 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	16.1 ft³	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	52.8 ft³	16.1 ft³	36.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Spectra

2009 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

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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