| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | Toyota Prius | Lexus RX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 192.5 in | -16.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 75.6 in | -6.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 67.3 in | -8.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4155 lb. | -1113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 17.8 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 58.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.7 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.9 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 29.6 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 | -6.6 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 2023 Lexus RX.