Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Dodge Avenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.9 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 190.9 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 71.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3355 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.2 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.5 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 26.2 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 |
2008 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |