| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota Prius | Scion iQ | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 78.7 in | 27.6 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 120.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 66.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 59.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2127 lb. | 915 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 8.5 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 37.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 50.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 33.8 in | 17.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 28.6 in | 7.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 22.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Scion iQ.