Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Buick Terraza | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.1 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 205.0 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 75.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 72.0 in | -13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4426 lb. | -1384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -13.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 59.9 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 39.9 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 61.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 61.6 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.9 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 74.1 ft3 | -52.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -96.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
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 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |