Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 kW@5200 142 Nm@4000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 218 kW@6400 362 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,875 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 71 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 940 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 925 mm | -11 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 360 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 12.7 | -11.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus GS.