Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Audi A3 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 168.7 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 69.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.0 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3263 lb. | -221 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |