Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,049 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 43 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,016 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 955 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 790 mm | 124 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 425 L | 187 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 1,410 L | 0 L |
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 |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |