Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Prius c | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 hp@4800 82 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,995 mm | 4,775 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,134 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 36 L | 70 L | -34 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 973 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 980 mm | -40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 958 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 484 L | 1,014 L | 483 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,747 L | -1 L |
2013 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |