Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 176.4 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 68.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 58.7 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.5 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.2 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.0 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 21.6 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 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 |