Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Scion iA | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 171.7 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2820 lb. | 2416 lb. | 404 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.6 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 48.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 50.0 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 49.5 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 34.4 in | 6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion iA.