Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 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 | 1,432 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 |
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 |
2013 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 |