Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Element | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,300 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,699 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,587 kg | 1,177 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 942 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 899 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 736 L | 382 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,183 L | 13.5 | -11.5 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Honda Element.
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 |