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Toyota Corolla (2009) vs. Toyota Corolla (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Corolla and 2008 Toyota Corolla specs.

2009 Toyota Corolla and 2008 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,539 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,760 mm 1,699 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,345 kg 1,148 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 50 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 998 mm -12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,318 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,059 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 945 mm 942 mm 3 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,359 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,115 mm 1,173 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 899 mm 23 mm
Total Legroom 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 348 L 382 L -34 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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