Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Pontiac Torrent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.5 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 188.8 in | -12.4 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 71.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 69.3 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3660 lb. | -618 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 51.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 40.2 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -29 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 |
2007 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |