Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,177 kg | 1,250 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,031 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,011 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 922 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 617 L | -235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 1,506 L | 12.5 |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |