Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 102.4 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 178.3 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 66.9 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 2595 lb. | 1455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 51.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 53.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 46.2 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
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 |