Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 73 kW@5200 142 Nm@4000 |
Electric 80 kW 281 Nm |
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Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 0 L | 45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 1,046 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 947 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 790 mm | 124 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 411 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |