Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 176.4 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 68.7 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 58.7 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5086 lb. | 3042 lb. | 2044 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 54.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.0 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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 |