Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,755 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 45 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 955 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 914 mm | 11 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,085 L | 612 L | -611 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,398 L | 1,121 L | 1 L |
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 |