Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2020) vs. Ford Fiesta (2012) Specs

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2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2012 Ford Fiesta Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Toyota Corolla Hatchback	Ford Fiesta
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400	1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 120 hp@6350 112 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	10-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	98.0 in	5.9 in
Length	172.0 in	160.1 in	11.9 in
Width	70.5 in	66.8 in	3.7 in
Height	57.1 in	58.0 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3060 lb.	2587 lb.	473 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	11.9 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	39.1 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.9 in	52.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	50.6 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.5 in	49.0 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	45.5 in	49.2 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.9 in	31.2 in	-1.3 in
Total Legroom	71.9 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	15.4 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	23.3 ft³	26.0 ft³	-2.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Scion iM / Toyota Corolla iM was engineered primarily for the European market on a totally different platform than the Toyota Corolla sedan. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback shares a new platform with the 2020 Corolla sedan (and with the new Camry and Avalon as well). But it's still a smaller car than the Corolla sedan, with a wheelbase shorter by 2.4 inches. This somehow translates to a foot less rear legroom on the spec sheets, a tremendous difference. Toyota seems to cheat the sedan's legroom specs by a couple of inches--but ten inches is still a huge difference. Is the actual difference this large? I doubt it. The official spec for the Corolla Hatchback, 29.9 inches, is TIGHT, about a half-foot short of what the average adult male needs. There's more space back there than this spec suggests--but not a lot more. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself, but with only a couple of inches between my knees and the front seat. Put someone taller in either row and, well... Aside from the lack of space, the Corolla Hatchback's rear seat cushion is higher offer the floor than the Civic's and provides decent thigh support. On paper, the new Mazda3 offers about five inches more rear legroom than the Toyota. The actual difference is closer to two inches, maybe three. Not huge, but even two inches often could make the difference between people fitting comfortable and not. Starting once again with the spec sheets, the Honda Civic offers an inch more rear legroom than the Mazda. The actual difference seems larger. Another clear win for the Honda, especially compared to the Toyota. Focus on perceived roominess, and this Honda win becomes a rout. Although all of the cars are about equally wide, the Civic has a much wider cabin, especially up front. While the other two cars definitely feel like compacts from the driver seat, the Civic feels nearly as spacious as a midsize car. Here the spec sheet doesn't mislead: Honda claims three more inches of front shoulder room than Toyota does. see full Toyota Corolla Hatchback review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fiesta

2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review

2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	I was told that it is comfortable for a short ride but after 45 minutes my passengers were complaining about lack of room and comfort. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Smallish like all b-segment cars. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Its cramped, but seems about the same as any other car in its size range. It was easier to get in and out of compared to a Mazda 2 and about the same as current generation Prius C. I wouldn't take anyone long distances in the rear, but I didn't expect to. We have a 2009 Prius which is our long distance carry people car. I wanted something with good handling and economy that was well built and that's what I got. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seat narrow and limited headroom see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	while it felt my family of 5 comfortably, it might not fit others.... see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom is limited, especially if front seat passengers adjust their seats rearward. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Basically, it is a two seater. Car seats and small children will fit ok in the back. Essentially it is a great commuter car. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	rear seat leg room is tight. see full Ford Fiesta review
2011	4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Very tiny. Had to squeeze in. Not very comfortable for long term. Feels a bit crowded. see full Ford Fiesta review

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