Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,691 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 75 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,021 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,006 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 935 mm | -21 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 283 L | 329 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 968 L | -946.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 2,214 L | -1 L |
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 |