Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 177.1 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.4 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2820 lb. | 3781 lb. | -961 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.9 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 51.2 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 34.1 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 13 ft3 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |