Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Hyundai Veracruz | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,148 kg | 1,935 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 78 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,024 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,013 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 975 mm | -76 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,425 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 800 mm | -800 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,858 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 184 L | 198 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.5 | 1,133 L | 12.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 2,458 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 |
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |