Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,539 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,245 kg | 1,123 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 43 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,016 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 790 mm | 132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 348 L | 388 L | -40 L |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |