| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Toyota Prius | Toyota C-HR | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 171.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | -2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 61.6 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3300 lb. | -258 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 49.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.5 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 48.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 31.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | 3.2 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 2020 Toyota C-HR.