Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 99.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 175.4 in | 1 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 66.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 58.5 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3071 lb. | -29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 52.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 51.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 33.7 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -22 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |