Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 98.0 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 155.5 in | 26.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 58.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 2306 lb. | 968 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 50.9 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 51.2 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 46.8 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.8 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 40.3 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |