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Toyota Prius (2011) vs. Toyota Avalon (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Prius and 2006 Toyota Avalon specs.

2011 Toyota Prius and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Toyota Prius Toyota Avalon  
Engine 1.8L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
73 kW@5200
142 Nm@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,819 mm 0 mm
Length 4,460 mm 5,009 mm -1 mm
Width 1,745 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,491 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,380 kg 1,583 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 45 L 70 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 980 mm 986 mm -6 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,394 mm 1,509 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,339 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 953 mm 2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 914 mm 1,039 mm 913 mm
Total Legroom 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 612 L 408 L 204 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,121 L 14.4 -13.4 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius

2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review
2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon

2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review
2007 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review
2006 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review
 
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