Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 45 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 980 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 955 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 914 mm | -137 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 612 L | -244 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 1,121 L | 12 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |