Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
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 |
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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 |
2013 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 |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2010 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |