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Toyota Prius (2006) vs. smart fortwo (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Prius and 2009 smart fortwo specs.

2006 Toyota Prius and 2009 smart fortwo Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Toyota Prius smart fortwo  
Engine 1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
76 hp@5000
82 lb-ft@4200
1.0L I3
DOHC-4v
70 hp@5800
68 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission CVT 5-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 73.5 in 32.8 in
Length 175.0 in 106.1 in 68.9 in
Width 67.9 in 61.4 in 6.5 in
Height 58.1 in 60.7 in -2.6 in
Curb Weight 2890 lb. 1808 lb. 1082 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 8.7 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.7 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 48.0 in 7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 45.4 in 5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 0.0 in 37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.6 in 0.0 in 38.6 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 41.2 in (over 1 rows) 39.3 in
Cargo Volume 16.1 ft3 12.0 ft3 4.1 ft3

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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 2009 smart fortwo

2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
comfortable driving position. see full smart fortwo review
2009 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Roomy, sits high see full smart fortwo review
2009 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
firm and supportive as needed, minimal seat fatigue on long drives see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
plenty of room for two adults see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Makes you feel as though you are riding in a full size car. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
bigger than it looks, no aches and pains even after a long drive see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
With a bad back it is very easy to get into and out of the car. Very roomy when compared to other vehicles in the same class, whether two or four passenger. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Have driven on a number of 350 mile trips each way on the Interstae and found the ride comfortable. Around town it holds its own, except on very rough roads. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Me and hubby are big people both over 6 ft tall and we are both comfortable in the seats. I actually have to move the seat forward to reach pedals. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Lots of room see full smart fortwo review
2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
There is no rear seat. Fortwo mean for 2 people. No surprises. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
there are no rear seats see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Ah, there is no rear seat? see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Does not exist see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
There is no rear seat. This is okay with me. But for someone looking for a family vehicle this could be a downside. I mostly see it as an excuse to not have to cart others around. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Well there is no rear seat to start with. But this could have been a better designed flip down tray design for groceries and other items. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
There is no rear seat see full smart fortwo review
 
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