Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 130.5 in | -24.2 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 210.2 in | -33.8 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 73.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 72.5 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4516 lb. | -1474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.8 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 59.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.9 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.5 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 21.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 39.6 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |