Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.5 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 173.5 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 70.5 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 3549 lb. | -804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 41.5 in | 13.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 0.0 in | 43.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.5 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2010 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |