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Toyota Prius (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Prius and 2011 Honda Civic specs.

2012 Toyota Prius and 2011 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Toyota Prius Honda Civic  
Engine 1.8L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
98 hp@5200
105 lb-ft@4000
1.3L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 176.4 in 176.7 in -0.3 in
Width 68.7 in 69.0 in -0.3 in
Height 58.7 in 56.5 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3042 lb. 2904 lb. 138 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 13.2 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 39.4 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 53.7 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.7 in 51.9 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.2 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 52.4 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 51.0 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 34.6 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.6 ft3 12.0 ft3 9.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 39.6 ft3 12.0 ft3 27.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius

2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review
 
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