Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 178.1 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 72.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 66.3 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3515 lb. | -473 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -28.2 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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |