| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 100.4 in | 8.9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 157.3 in | 33.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2500 lb. | 1080 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 51.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 50.8 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.7 ft3 |
| 2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Prius c.