Model Year | 2020 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla Hatchback | Scion iQ | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400 |
1.3L I4 DOHC-4v 94 hp@6000 89 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 78.7 in | 25.2 in |
Length | 172.0 in | 120.1 in | 51.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 66.1 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3060 lb. | 2127 lb. | 933 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 8.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.9 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 50.2 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.5 in | 33.8 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 28.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 71.9 in (over 2 rows) | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.8 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 23.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
2014 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2014 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review |