Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6600 155 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.1 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 202.9 in | -30.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.2 in | -8.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 68.4 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3060 lb. | 4337 lb. | -1277 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 64.4 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 58.2 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 63.5 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.5 in | 66.1 in | -20.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 40.9 in | -11 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 71.9 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -52.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.8 | 93.1 ft3 | -75.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 23.3 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -125.2 ft3 |
2019 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |