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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Prius and 2012 Toyota Prius v specs.

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
57 kW@5000
111 Nm@4200
1.8L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
73 kW@5200
142 Nm@4000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,779 mm 0 mm
Length 4,445 mm 4,615 mm 0 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,311 kg 1,485 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 45 L 45 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,006 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,295 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 980 mm -38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 980 mm 912 mm 68 mm
Total Legroom 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 456 L 971 L -515 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.1 1,906 L 15.1

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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