Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 106.3 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 182.6 in | -27.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2359 lb. | 2820 lb. | -461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.8 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 43.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 41.3 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2015 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Corolla.