Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 175.6 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 68.7 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.7 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4641 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 54.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.1 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.2 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.0 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 21.6 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 55.8 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
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 |