Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 150 hp@6000 139 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.8 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 192.9 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 73.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3325 lb. | -283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.9 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.6 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 46.1 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 23.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.