Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.5 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 186.6 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 73.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.7 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1212 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 59.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.6 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.5 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 60.6 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.5 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -27.8 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |