Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Volvo V70 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.8 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 189.9 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 73.3 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 60.9 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 3527 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 54.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.1 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.6 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -32.5 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 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |