Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,539 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,245 kg | 1,281 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,001 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 932 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 950 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 348 L | 428 L | -80 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 |
2013 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Nissan Sentra offers a smooth, quiet ride and about as much passenger (and cargo) room as you'll find in a compact sedan. Open the door, and the SL's leather-trimmed interior appears luxurious. Sit down, though, and the illusion crumbles. Unlike those in the Altima, the Sentra's flat, firm seats provide little in the way of comfort or support. A tilt adjustment for the driver seat would help, but one is not offered. The Civic's seats aren't much cushier, but their shape provides better support. For the best seats in the segment, check out the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan Sentra.