Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 76 hp@5000 82 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 106.3 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 175.0 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 67.9 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 58.1 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2890 lb. | 637 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.3 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 51.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.0 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.6 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. 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 |
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 |
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review |