Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,699 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,148 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 78 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 945 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 996 mm | -54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,173 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 922 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 915 L | -533 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.5 | 2,350 L | 11.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 | 3,981 L | 10.5 |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.