Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Acura TSX | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 189.2 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 72.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3585 lb. | -543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.8 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.3 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -26.6 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |