Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Aveo | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6400 105 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 97.6 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 169.7 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 67.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.9 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2595 lb. | 2579 lb. | 16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 51.6 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 52.8 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.4 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |