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Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Volvo V50 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 177.7 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 69.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.2 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3326 lb. | -284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.7 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 50.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -23.3 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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |