Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 64 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,001 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 955 mm | -41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 527 L | 85 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 18.6 | -17.6 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.