Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.0 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 168.4 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3012 lb. | -157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 49.0 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 0.0 in | 43.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 31.4 in | 10 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 8.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |
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