Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Pontiac G5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 179.8 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 67.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 55.6 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2991 lb. | 51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 49.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.0 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 46.3 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 32.2 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |