Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6100 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,661 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 54 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,006 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,001 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 1,121 L | 367 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,098 L | 11 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.