Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Impala | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 200.4 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2820 lb. | 3555 lb. | -735 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 58.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 57.2 in | -13.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 37.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
2018 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review |