Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 |