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Toyota Prius (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Prius and 2012 Hyundai Elantra specs.

2008 Toyota Prius and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Toyota Prius Hyundai Elantra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,445 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,311 kg 1,207 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 45 L 48 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,016 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,295 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,107 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 942 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 980 mm 841 mm 139 mm
Total Legroom 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 408 L 419 L -11 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Prius

2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 
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