Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 259 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 176.4 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 68.7 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 58.7 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 4740 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1698 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 | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.0 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
2012 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
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 |