Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,039 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,011 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,537 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,273 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 864 mm | -864 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 912 L | -544 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 2,268 L | 11 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 4,007 L | 9 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |