Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 76 L | -31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 970 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 0 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 0 mm | 914 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 193 L | 419 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 6.8 | -5.8 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 |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |