Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 196.8 in | -20.4 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 76.0 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 71.6 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4430 lb. | -1388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 41.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 61.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 60.3 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 47.5 ft3 | -25.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 86.5 ft3 | -46.9 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 2021 Subaru Ascent.