Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Scion tC | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 176.4 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 68.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3060 lb. | 3042 lb. | 18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.9 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 52.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 51.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 34.5 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review |
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 |