Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 80 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,008 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 917 mm | -3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 898 L | -286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 1,880 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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |