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Toyota Corolla (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2009 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Toyota Corolla Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
98 kW@6000
174 Nm@4200
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
103 kW@6000
184 Nm@4600
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,539 mm 4,475 mm 0 mm
Width 1,760 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,245 kg 1,347 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 53 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 1,016 mm 985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,105 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 1,001 mm 944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,115 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 925 mm -3 mm
Total Legroom 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 348 L 688 L -340 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.3 1,849 L 11.3

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 
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