Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Fiat 500 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 90.6 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 139.6 in | 39.1 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 64.1 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 2366 lb. | 357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 49.4 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 47.9 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.7 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 46.4 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.7 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |