Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 175.6 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 68.7 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 58.7 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3042 lb. | 828 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.5 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.0 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 45.1 ft3 |
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX 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 |