Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.5 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 186.6 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 73.3 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2530 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1724 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 59.1 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 57.6 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 60.6 in | -14.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.5 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -53.9 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |