The Toyota Corolla is competent in most areas, but strong rivals like the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3 are similar in price and perform better overall.
The Hyundai Elantra is an especially good value compared to the Toyota.
The Nissan Sentra has better style and a better backseat, while the Mazda3 is the zippiest of all.
Other vehicles worth a look include the Mitsubishi Lancer and the Honda Fit.
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The 2011 Toyota Corolla is spacious, safe, and well-equipped; but if you're looking for excitement or inspiration, it's not here. |
The 2011 Honda Civic is still a standout for its perky driving feel and responsiveness, but in most other respects it's no longer so impressive. |
38 mpg; a sleek, sophisticated look; and even more value for the money confirm that this little sedan has officially left the Corolla in the dust. |
The 2011 Mazda3 provides more driving enjoyment than most other small-car models, along with a stylish, racy look; but with a tight, noisy cabin, it’s not without compromise. |
The 2010 Nissan Sentra looks plain on the outside and is only offered in one body style, but there's a lot to love for shoppers who value a comfortable, well-appointed interior. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $15,900 | $15,605 | $14,945 | $15,800 | $16,060 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Compact | Compact | Mid-Size | Compact | Compact |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door Sedan Manual L (Natl) | 2-Door Manual DX | 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS (Ulsan Plant) *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV | 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 2.0 |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door Sedan | 2 Door Coupe | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual |
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| 2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2011 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
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