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Gen 3 vs Gen 4 Cargo Capacity Comparison (Video)

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Tideland Prius, Jan 15, 2017.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    A quick video from Japan comparing the cargo area using 3 golf bags.

     
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    Lost in translation? So what's the bottom line?
    Gen3 you get 3-golf bags and a 1-spare tire; Gen4 you get 3 golf bags and 0-spare tire?

    EDIT: I assume it is the no-spare Gen4 option being shown
     
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    and both have the lower rear window blocked.
    The Gen4 might have a spare, though.
     
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    I notice the steering wheel is on the correct side on those Priuses :p
     
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    Three golf bags will go into both cars, resolved. Then there's:

    Uneven hatch floor, not so good if you're sliding in big boxes, need even bearing under flat screen tv or similar. No underfloor storage tray (that was a treasure trove). Two glove boxes becomes one chintzy one, dictated by dash "sculpture". Centre console storage becomes smart phone charging cradle.
     
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    No charging cradle on mine. That is only on some trim levels. My console is matte black too, not "white china".
     
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    You have to laugh! Some people buy a car without a spare wheel and then cry cause it's got no spare. The mind boggles. (n):unsure:
     
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    ...forgot to mention, Gen3 also has a 3-ft3 cubby space under the floor.
     
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    +56cm in width? lol. And the 3rd golf bag is lower than the rear window in the Gen 4 (it slightly obscures the rear view vision in the Gen 3).
     
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    those must be japanese golf clubs, i have to take my woods out of the bag to fit them in.
    can we get a prime here?
     
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    I'll must admit the Gen4 is going to look better in the Golf joint parking lot.
    Gee I haven't swung a club since we moved from New Jersey in 2000.
     
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