2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs 1962 Peel P50
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 1962 Peel P50?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 299.7 cm longer than the 1962 Peel P50, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a staggering 80 cm wider than the 1962 Peel P50, we're looking at two different worlds here. Height heavily favours the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, which measures 25 cm taller than the 1962 Peel P50. The 1962 Peel P50 sits only 0.3 cm closer to the road than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, a small gap meaning they handle obstacles almost identically. Side-by-side, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 1962 Peel P50, with 143.9 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
436.9 cm (+299.7)
137.2 cm
Height
145 cm (+25)
120 cm
Body width
179.1 cm (+80)
99.1 cm
Ground clearance
13 cm (+0.3)
12.7 cm
Wheelbase
263.9 cm (+143.9)
120 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m² (+6.4)
1.4 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
137.2 cm
161.7 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Height
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
120 cm
36 cm shorter than the average Microcar
Body width
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
99.1 cm
48.2 cm narrower than the average Microcar
Ground clearance
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
12.7 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Microcar
Wheelbase
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
120 cm
86.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Microcar
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.8 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
1.4 m²
3.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Microcar
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a known 504 L (SAE) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is way above average for hatchback vehicles.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
504 L
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 5 doors, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers more points of entry than the 1962 Peel P50, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. There is a massive difference in cabin volume, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback accommodates up to 4 more people than the 1962 Peel P50. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,329 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback compared to 1962 Peel P50.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+4)
1
Max. seats
5 (+4)
1
Turning circle
N/A
3.7 m
Curb weight
1,388 kg (+1,329)
59 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
N/A
3.7 m
4.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Microcar
Curb weight
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
59 kg
643 kg lighter than the average Microcar
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+2%
More manoeuvrable than the average Microcar
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback or 1962 Peel P50 fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 47.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 cm
1962 Peel P50 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 87.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 206 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
87.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
206 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Peel documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.