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Volvo XC90 (2009) vs. Toyota Prius (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Toyota Prius specs.

2009 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Volvo XC90 Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.3 in 6.3 in
Length 188.9 in 175.6 in 13.3 in
Width 74.7 in 68.7 in 6 in
Height 70.2 in 58.7 in 11.5 in
Curb Weight 4544 lb. 3042 lb. 1502 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC90

2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius

2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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