| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 175.6 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 68.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 3042 lb. | 657 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 52.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 51.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 36.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo XC70.
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |