Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,255 kg | 1,279 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 942 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,049 mm | 898 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 368 L | -23 L |
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 |
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.