Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 177.7 in | 1 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 69.7 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.2 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3326 lb. | -603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 50.7 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.4 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -50.6 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |