Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.0 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 179.5 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 70.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3250 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.1 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 0.0 in | 43.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.0 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -56 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |