Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Lexus RC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 184.8 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 72.4 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 54.9 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3737 lb. | -695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 54.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 45.4 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 50.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 44.9 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 27.3 in | 8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RC.