Toyota Prius (2006) vs. Toyota Prius v (2012) Specs

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2006 Toyota Prius and 2012 Toyota Prius v Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Toyota Prius	Toyota Prius v
Engine	1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 76 hp@5000 82 lb-ft@4200	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	CVT	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.4 in	-3.1 in
Length	175.0 in	181.7 in	-6.7 in
Width	67.9 in	69.9 in	-2 in
Height	58.1 in	62.0 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	2890 lb.	3274 lb.	-384 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.9 gal.	11.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.3 in	55.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	53.5 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	55.2 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.6 in	53.5 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	35.9 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	80.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.1 ft³	34.3 ft³	-18.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	16.1 ft³	67.3 ft³	-51.2 ft³

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

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius v

2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review
2012	4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review

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