Toyota Corolla (2009) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2011) Specs

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2009 Toyota Corolla and 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Toyota Corolla	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	112.5 in	-10.1 in
Length	178.7 in	187.8 in	-9.1 in
Width	69.3 in	72.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.7 in	66.3 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	2877 lb.	3944 lb.	-1067 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.8 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.9 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.8 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	51.1 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.2 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	39.2 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.3 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	43.9 in	51.3 in	-7.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.9 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	31.4 ft³	-19.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	63.7 ft³	-51.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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