Model Year | 2020 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.5 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 197.7 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3060 lb. | 3322 lb. | -262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 57.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.5 in | 55.7 in | -10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 38.3 in | -8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 71.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 23.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Scion iM / Toyota Corolla iM was engineered primarily for the European market on a totally different platform than the Toyota Corolla sedan. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback shares a new platform with the 2020 Corolla sedan (and with the new Camry and Avalon as well). But it's still a smaller car than the Corolla sedan, with a wheelbase shorter by 2.4 inches. This somehow translates to a foot less rear legroom on the spec sheets, a tremendous difference. Toyota seems to cheat the sedan's legroom specs by a couple of inches--but ten inches is still a huge difference. Is the actual difference this large? I doubt it. The official spec for the Corolla Hatchback, 29.9 inches, is TIGHT, about a half-foot short of what the average adult male needs. There's more space back there than this spec suggests--but not a lot more. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself, but with only a couple of inches between my knees and the front seat. Put someone taller in either row and, well... Aside from the lack of space, the Corolla Hatchback's rear seat cushion is higher offer the floor than the Civic's and provides decent thigh support. On paper, the new Mazda3 offers about five inches more rear legroom than the Toyota. The actual difference is closer to two inches, maybe three. Not huge, but even two inches often could make the difference between people fitting comfortable and not. Starting once again with the spec sheets, the Honda Civic offers an inch more rear legroom than the Mazda. The actual difference seems larger. Another clear win for the Honda, especially compared to the Toyota. Focus on perceived roominess, and this Honda win becomes a rout. Although all of the cars are about equally wide, the Civic has a much wider cabin, especially up front. While the other two cars definitely feel like compacts from the driver seat, the Civic feels nearly as spacious as a midsize car. Here the spec sheet doesn't mislead: Honda claims three more inches of front shoulder room than Toyota does. see full Toyota Corolla Hatchback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |