Toyota Corolla is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are eleven trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.8L Inline-4 engine that produces 132 to 140 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,700 to $1,900, which over the course of five years will save you $2,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Corolla has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.3 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2800 - 2875 lbs.
2016 Corolla seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Corolla ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 13.0 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Corolla L | 2016 Corolla LE | 2016 Corolla LE Eco | 2016 Corolla LE Plus | 2016 Corolla S | 2016 Corolla LE Eco Plus | 2016 Corolla S Plus | 2016 Corolla Special Edition | 2016 Corolla LE Premium | 2016 Corolla LE Eco Premium | 2016 Corolla S Premium |
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Starging MSRP | $17,300 | $18,735 | $19,135 | $19,135 | $19,365 | $19,835 | $20,065 | $20,635 | $22,195 | $22,895 | $23,125 |
Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 | 1.8L Inline-4 |
HP | 132 hp | 132 hp | 140 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 140 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 132 hp | 140 hp | 132 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 28 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG |
Highway | 36 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG | 35 - 40 MPG |
Combined | 31 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG | 30 - 34 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $1,850 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 | $1,700 - $1,900 |
2016 Corolla Sedan comes in eleven trim levels, with an average price that is $363 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Corolla has a class-leading fuel economy of 34 mpg.
2016 Corolla Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and ninety complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively high number.