Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Hyundai Veracruz | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 190.6 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 76.6 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 68.9 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4266 lb. | -1224 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 60.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.5 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.6 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 60.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 57.4 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.4 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 40.0 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -47.2 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 Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |