Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,311 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 78 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,011 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 996 mm | -54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 922 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 456 L | 915 L | -459 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.1 | 2,350 L | 14.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.1 | 3,993 L | 13.1 |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |