Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 178.4 in | -2 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 68.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 55.6 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3405 lb. | -363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 51.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.7 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.5 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.0 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 27.4 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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |