Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,501 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,177 kg | 1,610 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 72 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,006 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 996 mm | -54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 935 mm | -36 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 864 L | -482 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 2,200 L | 11.5 |
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 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |