Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 184.1 in | -7.7 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 74.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.9 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3727 lb. | -685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 59.5 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.0 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 34.2 ft3 | -12.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -38.6 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |