Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 172 hp@6500 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.6 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 180.1 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 72.8 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.0 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3789 lb. | -747 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.9 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | -14.7 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 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |