Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Toyota 4Runner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 189.2 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 75.2 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 69.3 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 4045 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 39.7 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 58.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.2 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.4 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -22 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.6 | 36.6 ft3 | -15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -35.5 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 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |