Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Subaru Outback | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 188.7 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 63.2 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2890 lb. | 3330 lb. | -440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 51.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 52.6 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 33.9 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.1 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Plenty of legroom see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More than Camry, much more than previous cars owned, new child in development see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is really a mid-size car, much more space than in the Volvo S40. see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Better than my old Acura TL by far see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is bigger than I expected see full Toyota Prius review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are surprisingly comfortable in the front. It has tons of lumbar support and the seats fit me perfectly. There is a lot of foot room. see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had. see full Toyota Prius review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
long drives are a pain the .... well, you know. the car is not a comfortable as I would like. limited range of adjustments. Not bad for a couple of hours or even on a easy road trip but, more than 10 hours in a day? not for me. too bad. see full Toyota Prius review |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |