Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Pontiac G5 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 179.8 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 67.5 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 2991 lb. | 84 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 49.4 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 49.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 46.3 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 32.2 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 48.8 ft3 |
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2016 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Prius.
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 |