Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 94 kW@6000 165 Nm@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 82 kW@6000 145 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,239 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,177 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 45 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,006 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 960 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 871 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 382 L | 337 L | 45 L |
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 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |