Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.6 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 160.0 in | 16.4 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 67.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2762 lb. | 280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.5 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | 6.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Rio.