Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 101.5 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 179.3 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 59.2 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3228 lb. | 46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.8 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.5 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 0.4 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |