Segment: Compact
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
The seventh generation of the best-selling Toyota ever came on the market in 1991 in various shapes and sizes, from a sporty-looking coupe to a family-oriented station wagon. The sedan, though, could not be missed by the Japanese carmaker.
Toyota made an important step in Corolla's evolution when it introduced the E100 model. It focused more on safety and fuel efficiency than before. Moreover, it made it handle better due to the increased wheelbase and track over the E90.
With its three-box design, the sedan featured a slim front fascia that enhanced the aerodynamics. Unfortunately, it came on the market just before the biodesign revolution. It was somehow stuck between the boxy design from the '80s and the waved, curved design of the mid-'90s. Nevertheless, its flush door handles and the curved C-pillars helped the car achieve a 0.30 drag coefficient.
Inside, the carmaker placed low-mounted bucket seats at the front, divided by a short center console. The new center stack featured the vents at the top, followed by the radio and the HVAC controls on the lower side. With its curved dashboard and minimalist design, the Corolla was the kind of car that didn't excel in its look, but it wasn't ugly either. For the base versions, the carmaker didn't even bother to install a tachometer. In the back, the bench was wide enough for two adults or three children. Out back, the trunk could handle up to 419 liters (14.8 cu. ft.), which was enough for a family.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a wide engine choice, depending on the market. The base version featured a sluggish 1.3-liter powerplant. Unfortunately, the top-of-the-range 2.0-liter naturally aspirated version was available only for the Japanese market. Moreover, Europeans could take the 2.0-liter diesel that provided an outstanding fuel efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 3AT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5400 RPM 75 HP @ 5400 RPM 74 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 115 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 3AT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 6000 RPM 88 HP @ 6000 RPM 87 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 111 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2213 lbs (1004 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5400 RPM 75 HP @ 5400 RPM 74 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 115 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2182.6 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3i 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 6000 RPM 88 HP @ 6000 RPM 87 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 111 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2160.5 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 4AT FWD (114 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 6000 RPM 114 HP @ 6000 RPM 113 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 145 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
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: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2332 lbs (1058 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (114 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 84 KW @ 6000 RPM 114 HP @ 6000 RPM 113 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 145 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2257.5 lbs (1024 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4600 RPM 72 HP @ 4600 RPM 71 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 131 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/57.1 in (1,461/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.8 cuFT (419 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3560.5 lbs (1615 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148.4 g/km |