2016 Toyota Corolla vs. Its Competition

2016 Toyota Corolla
John Voelcker John Voelcker

The 2016 Toyota Corolla L comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox or an ancient 4-speed automatic; the automatic has wide gaps between gears that make it slow in highway passing or hilly terrain.

2016 Toyota Corolla2016 Toyota Corolla
Browse Used Listings		2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Browse Used Listings		2016 Ford Focus Electric2016 Ford Focus
Browse Used Listings		2016 Hyundai Elantra GT2016 Hyundai Elantra
Browse Used Listings		2016 Mazda 32016 Mazda MAZDA3
Browse Used Listings		2015 Honda Civic LX Sedan2015 Honda Civic
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Quick Specs
7.4
The 2016 Toyota Corolla continues to offer reliable, inexpensive transportation—with a bit of flair and new, easy-to-use infotainment systems.
7.6
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze inches closer to mid-size, while growing lighter, leaner, and more fuel-efficient.
8.4
From efficiency-minded models to the high-performance ST, the 2016 Ford Focus remains one of the best-driving small cars on the market.
8.2
Not quite a hot hatch, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT gives up some rear-seat space in the name of cargo room and European style.
8.4
The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving and best-looking small cars, with a more premium feel than its (now even lower) price might suggest.
7.8
The 2015 Honda Civic is refined, comfortable, and offers top-notch safety ratings and features.
MSRP From     
$17,300$16,120$17,225$17,250$17,845$18,290
Gas Mileage     
27 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas I4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsMidsize CarsCompact CarsMid-Size CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
4-Door Sedan Manual L (SE)4-Door Sedan Manual L4-Door Sedan S4-Door Sedan Manual SE (Alabama Plant)4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport2-Door Manual LX
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/A4N/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanCoupe
Transmission     
Manual w/ODManualManual w/ODManual w/ODManual w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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