Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 174.5 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 65.6 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2855 lb. | 3404 lb. | -549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 0.0 in | 43.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 35.8 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -43.1 ft3 |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.