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Toyota Corolla (2008) vs. Toyota Prius (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Corolla and 2010 Toyota Prius specs.

2008 Toyota Corolla and 2010 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 106.3 in -3.9 in
Length 178.3 in 175.6 in 2.7 in
Width 66.9 in 68.7 in -1.8 in
Height 58.5 in 58.7 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 2530 lb. 3042 lb. -512 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 38.6 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 54.9 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 52.7 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.5 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 53.1 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 46.2 in 51.2 in -5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 36.0 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.5 ft3 21.6 ft3 -8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 ft3 39.6 ft3 -26.1 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
 
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