| Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
| Model | Toyota Corolla | Scion tC | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 182.6 in | 174.0 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 2970 lb. | -115 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 50.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 47.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 33.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -22.4 ft3 |
| 2017 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 |
| 2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
| 2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |