Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Toyota Corolla | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 178.3 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 66.9 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.5 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 2530 lb. | 922 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.9 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.0 in | 46.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.4 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
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 |