Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 171.9 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 69.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.4 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 2865 lb. | -120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 43.7 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |