Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 106 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 174.0 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 71.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 60.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3071 lb. | -29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.2 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 45.4 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.5 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 39.8 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -24.1 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 2023 Kia Niro.