Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,610 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,575 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,034 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,034 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 | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,052 mm | 894 mm | -893 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 320 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,257 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,008 L | 11 |
2019 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Space for two kids or adult to sit comfortably - elderly father sits up straight and can access easily with sliding doors. Pop up seats deal with short term travel with friends/teammates. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ample space for such a small exterior. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
3rd row in a "car" is nice - we always have the occasional 3rd or 4th child and like that they are somewhat temporarily available. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One of the smallest vehicles with seating for 6. Going to a full size minivan removes the option for a manual transmission, severely reduces visibility and adds too much weight. SUVs are just way too big see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room overall in the car. As a larger driver (6'3"), I need to push the drivers seat back. So the kid behind me has to get pushed back. Well the third row can't move back, so I've I'm driving, no one can sit in the third row driver's side and have any leg room. This is the worst for kids in full-size car seats, because the seats position their legs higher and forward of where a small adult's would be with no car seat. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The center seats are adequate for tall adults. Judicious positioning of the front and center seats should get you better results than a subcompact. The third-row rear seats are for kids only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat is made for very small folks only. The middle row seat belts are placed somewhat far back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The six-chair setup of the 5 means that luggage space is limited, and some may find the "three rows of two" arrangement adds difficulty to monitoring children in the far rear seats. In order to carry significant cargo the seats need to be removed. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |