[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by island911

So, you see the 80's VW as a "tiny tinbox" . . .yet the Prius is . . what then?

I think that Chris' point still stands. --the Prius is an overly complicated tiny tin box.

If you want Prius beating economy, in something bigger, go for the BMW 520d.

http://www.technoride.com/2008/03/bmw_diesel_beats_prius_in_econ.php (keeping the pressure on )

The Prius is actually a big car. The interior room could probably be compared to a late 60's ford 4 door galaxy.