Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,211 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 975 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 968 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 902 mm | -3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 929 L | -547 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 1,894 L | 12.5 |
2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 250 pounds. I have a LOT of headroom, and legroom. Entry and exit is very easy. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Bolstering and grippy fabric. None of the rat hair from the base. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
can fit a large man with ease see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The design of the front seats makes it difficult to get four normally proportioned adults into a car which looks like it would accomodate them. The bolstering in the back makes the five-seater only take four. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car could be a bit wider to better accommodate 3 people in the back seat. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |