Kia Spectra (2009) vs. Toyota Corolla (2006) Specs

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2009 Kia Spectra and 2006 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Kia Spectra	Toyota Corolla
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.8 in	102.4 in	0.4 in
Length	177.2 in	178.3 in	-1.1 in
Width	68.3 in	66.9 in	1.4 in
Height	57.9 in	58.5 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	2767 lb.	2530 lb.	237 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	53.1 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	51.9 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	41.3 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.5 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	46.2 in	7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	35.4 in	0 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume	12.2 ft³	13.5 ft³	-1.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Spectra

2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 250 pounds. I have a LOT of headroom, and legroom. Entry and exit is very easy. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Bolstering and grippy fabric. None of the rat hair from the base. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	can fit a large man with ease see full Toyota Corolla review

2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The design of the front seats makes it difficult to get four normally proportioned adults into a car which looks like it would accomodate them. The bolstering in the back makes the five-seater only take four. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The car could be a bit wider to better accommodate 3 people in the back seat. see full Toyota Corolla review

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