Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Toyota Prius c | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 100.4 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 157.3 in | 54.7 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 66.7 in | 11.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.9 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 2500 lb. | 1635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 9.5 gal. | 9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 52.3 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 51.0 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 51.7 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 50.8 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.0 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 20.6 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2012 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |