Gen 4 power compared to gen 3

It has the same amount of power (the rating is different... hence the 134hp on the Gen 3 vs. 121hp on the Gen 4). They tuned the torque curve differently so that the 0-30 ish is sprightlier and the 30-60 is a bit toned down. The net result is a similar or identical 0-60 time but in the city, the Gen 4 feels more peppy because of that change.

Likes:

• Much more comfortable ride (more sophisticated suspension)
• Much more confident handling (stiffer chassis, sophisticated suspension)
• Quieter (laser welds for a stiffer body and more sound insulation as long as you don't buy the base model)
• Awesome bi-LED headlights
• Now available with AWD-e for light-duty slush or wet roads in the city
• More comfortable front seats
• Taller cargo area (at the expense of the underfloor cargo box)
• Insanely fuel efficient (the Gen 4 is underrated... the same goes for the Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid of the same generation..whatever Toyota did to tweak the latest HSD did wonders for mpg)
• Quicker steering ratio (well at least compared to the 15" wheels of the Gen 3. I can't remember if the Persona got the quicker of the two settings for the Gen 3... I do believe the Gen 4 is a toucher quicker than the 17" wheel models of the Gen 3 but the difference is more dramatic if you came from a Gen 3 with the slower steering ratio)
• Higher trim levels get more soft touch material

Dislikes:

• Smaller glovebox
• Loss of storage space (no upper glovebox, smaller centre console box, loss of flying bridge tray, loss of large cargo underfloor bin)
• No CD player (on models with 11.6" MFD)
• Cannot combine power moonroof with 17" wheels
• Loss of rear legroom
• Not as techy as the Gen 3 (or even Gen 2) was compared to its competitors
• The Prius Prime can be cheaper than the Gen 4 with tax credits

 

Not at all.