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Toyota Prius (2006) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Prius and 2011 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2006 Toyota Prius and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Toyota Prius Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
76 hp@5000
82 lb-ft@4200
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6000
154 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 110.0 in -3.7 in
Length 175.0 in 189.8 in -14.8 in
Width 67.9 in 72.2 in -4.3 in
Height 58.1 in 57.9 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 2890 lb. 3457 lb. -567 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.0 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 57.9 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 55.2 in -4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 45.5 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 56.7 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 54.9 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.6 in 34.6 in 4 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 16.1 ft3 16.4 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Prius

2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Plenty of legroom 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
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 
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