Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.4 in | 3 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 175.6 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 52.8 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3064 lb. | 210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 48.1 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 32.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 59.7 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |