Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.0 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 155.5 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 66.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2306 lb. | 736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 52.8 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 50.9 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 51.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 46.8 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |