Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6100 150 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.5 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 179.8 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 67.5 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2595 lb. | 2991 lb. | -396 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 49.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 49.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 46.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 32.2 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |