Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@5900 160 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 181.0 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 70.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.2 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2595 lb. | 3318 lb. | -723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 56.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 53.5 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.4 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 72.0 ft3 | -58.5 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 |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the lack of a center console, the front feels very open and airy. see full Honda CR-V review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising comfort on long trips, excellent leg room with rear seats all the way back. Great visibility for rear passengers. see full Honda CR-V review |
2006 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V review |