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2008 Toyota Corolla and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 176.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 69.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 59.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2595 lb. | 2969 lb. | -374 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.9 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 52.6 in | -6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.4 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -51.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla
| 2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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