Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 87 L | -42 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,021 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 935 mm | -21 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 374 L | 238 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 1,407 L | 20.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 2,195 L | -1 L |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
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 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |