Segment: Compact
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
With more than 40 million units produced, the Corolla was one of the most important vehicles in Toyota's lineup, and the Japanese automaker introduced a new version for it on the U.S. market in 2013.
Toyota first launched the Corolla's eleventh generation on its home market in 2012 and exported it a year later. This was one of the automaker's recipes for staying on top of the reliability index. In addition, it needed more time to adapt the vehicle for specific countries. That's one of the reasons why the U.S.-spec version was slightly different than the rest of the Corollas sold in other parts of the world.
As expected, the most obvious difference was on the car's front fascia. For American customers, the Corolla E170 featured a broad grille in the lower bumper, surrounded by a chromed trim. At the same time, depending on the trim level, it sported a piano-black main grille. From its profile, it revealed a longer overall length and wheelbase compared to its predecessor.
Inside, thanks Toyota installed a pair of bucket seats at the front and a bench seat in the back for three passengers. Thanks to its over 106" (2,7 m) wheelbase, those seated in the back enjoyed enough legroom. Yet, the one that sat in the middle had to avoid the center tunnel that crossed the floor from front to back. At the front, the driver was spoiled with a new dashboard that featured organic, curved lines on the upper side. On the binocular-style instrument cluster, Toyota installed larger dials for the speedometer and tachometer and an LCD for the onboard computer between them.
Under the hood, the automaker on its trustworthy 1.8-liter gasoline engine paired with either a six-speed manual, a four-speed automatic, or a CVT.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Valvematic CVT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1797 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6100 RPM 140 HP @ 6100 RPM 138 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 171 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 // 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/60.4 in (1,532/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 4AT FWD (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1797 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 6000 RPM 133 HP @ 6000 RPM 131 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 174 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 // 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/60.4 in (1,532/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2820 lbs (1279 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 6MT FWD (132 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1797 cm3 |
Power: | 98 KW @ 6000 RPM 133 HP @ 6000 RPM 131 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 174 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 // 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.6 in (4638 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/60.4 in (1,532/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13 cuFT (368 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |