Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Prius | |
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Transmission | |||
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 | 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 |
2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |