Toyota Prius (2012) vs. Volkswagen Touareg (2014) Specs

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2012 Toyota Prius and 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Toyota Prius	Volkswagen Touareg
Engine	1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000	supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,893 mm	0 mm
Length	4,481 mm	4,796 mm	0 mm
Width	1,745 mm	1,941 mm	0 mm
Height	1,491 mm	1,732 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,380 kg	2,329 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	45 L	85 L	-40 L
Headroom, Row 1	980 mm	1,006 mm	979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,394 mm	1,519 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,339 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,080 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	988 mm	-33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,349 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,300 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	914 mm	886 mm	28 mm
Total Legroom	1,994 mm (over 2 rows)	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	612 L	909 L	-297 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,121 L	2,008 L	-1 L

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

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