Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 55 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 993 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 978 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 963 mm | -49 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 739 L | -127 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |