Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 101.5 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 168.7 in | 13 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 56.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3263 lb. | 11 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.8 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.8 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |