Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla: which generation changed what

From 8 generation (Liftback, 1997-05-01–2001-10-31) to 8 generation, restyling (Sedan, 1999-01-01–2001-10-31) the petrol peak stays 110 hp on 1.6 MT / 1.6 AT, 0–100 stays 10.2 s on the 110 hp manuals, and tank stays 50 l. Restyling adds a 1.9 MT Diesel at 69 hp and keeps 2.0 MT Diesel at 72 hp. Clearance on most of these cars is 150 mm; the Liftback 2.0 MT is the low one at 119 mm.

From 8 generation (Liftback, 1997-05-01–2001-10-31) to 8 generation, restyling (Sedan, 1999-01-01–2001-10-31) the petrol peak stays 110 hp on `1.6 MT` / `1.6 AT`, 0–100 stays 10.2 s on the 110 hp manuals, and tank stays 50 l. Restyling adds a 1.9 MT Diesel at 69 hp and keeps 2.0 MT Diesel at 72 hp. Clearance on most of these cars is 150 mm; the Liftback `2.0 MT` is the low one at 119 mm.

9 generation (Sedan, 2000-08-01–2004-06-30) raises the petrol ceiling from 110 hp to 130 hp (`1.8 MT`, `1.8 AT`). Mixed use on those 130 hp cars is 7.7 l/100 km versus 7.8–8.7 on 8 generation `1.6 AT`. AWD appears as `1.5 AT` 105 hp (clearance 170 mm) and `1.8 AT` 125 hp (clearance 170 mm).

9 generation, restyling (Hatchback 5-door, 2004-05-01–2007-02-28) is the jump in specific power: `1.8 MT` 190 hp and `1.8 AT` 190 hp at 1794 cc = 105.9 hp/l, versus 72.5 hp/l on 9 generation `1.8 MT` 130 hp. Same 1090 kg kerb on those 190 hp cars as on the 136 hp `1.8 MT` / `1.8 AT` in the same generation — 5.74 kg/hp versus 8.01 kg/hp. Diesel torque steps from 131 Nm (8 generation `2.0 MT`) to 190–215 Nm.

10 generation (Sedan, 2006-11-01–2011-01-31) and 10 generation, restyling (Sedan, 2010-07-01–2013-08-31) add Variable gearboxes in volume, keep tank at 55 l, and put Diesel `1.4 MT` / `1.4 AT` at 90 hp. Restyling is the only Corolla here with a 2.0 MT Diesel at 126 hp / 310 Nm, 10.3 s, 200 km/h, mixed 5.3 l/100 km — that is 120 Nm more than 9 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` Diesel (215 Nm) and +36 hp.

11 generation (Estate 5-door, 2012-05-01–2016-07-31) versus 11 generation, restyling (Sedan, 2016-03-01–2019-01-31): petrol `1.8 CVT` 140 hp is in both; restyling adds `1.6 MT` / `1.6 CVT` at 132 hp (was 122 hp on 11 generation `1.6 MT` / `1.6 CVT`). Mixed use on the 132 hp cars is 5.6 versus 6.3–6.6 on the 122 hp pair. Restyling drops Diesel from the shown 12 versions; 11 generation still has `1.4 MT` Diesel 90 hp, 205 Nm, mixed 4.1.

12 generation (Estate 5-door, 2018-11-01–2023-01-31) is the hybrid and turbo cut. Peak power moves from 140 hp (11 generation `1.8 CVT` Gasoline) to 196 hp (`2.0 CVT` Hybrid). Lowest measured mixed use falls from 4.1 (Diesel) to 3.2 (`2ZR-FXE`). Lowest CO2 in the whole file is 68 g/km on `1.8 2ZR-FXE`. Ground clearance on most 12 generation versions is 135 mm, 15 mm below the 150 mm that dominates 8–11 generation FWD cars. Tank splits 43 l vs 50 l inside one generation.

Specs: engine table (all shown versions)

Cylinders and layout in the file are 4 and Inline on every row below. Engine is Front, transverse. Fuel octane label is 95 where fuel is Gasoline or Hybrid.

12 generation — Estate 5-door (20 versions in file, 12 shown)

The two `2.0 CVT` rows are 27 hp apart (196 vs 169) and 15 Nm apart (190 vs 205). The two `1.8 CVT` 98 hp rows differ in boost (No vs Turbo), tank (43 vs 50), mixed use (not measured vs 3.6), and kerb (1370 vs 1380). Three `1.8 2ZR-FXE` rows: 122 hp (43 l, mix 3.4) vs two 121 hp (50 l, mix 3.4 and 3.5).

11 generation, restyling — Sedan (16 in file, 12 shown)

`1.3 CVT` 95 hp FWD (tank 55), `1.5 CVT` 103 hp AWD, `1.5 CVT` 109 hp FWD, `1.5 MT` 109 hp FWD, `1.5 CVT` 74 hp Hybrid FWD, `1.3 MT` 99 hp, `1.6 CVT` 122 hp, `1.6 MT` 122 hp, `1.8 CVT` 140 hp Gasoline, `1.6 CVT` 132 hp, `1.6 MT` 132 hp, `1.3 CVT` 95 hp (tank 42). All Gasoline except the 74 hp Hybrid. Boost No. Gearbox Variable except the Manual rows (`1.5 MT`, `1.3 MT` 6, `1.6 MT` 122 hp 6, `1.6 MT` 132 hp 6). Drive FWD except `1.5 CVT` 103 hp AWD.

11 generation — Estate 5-door (18 in file, 12 shown)

`1.3 CVT` 95 hp tank 42, `1.5 CVT` 103 hp AWD tank 42, `1.5 MT` 109 hp, `1.5 CVT` 109 hp FWD, `1.8 CVT` 140 hp (1797 cc, tank 42), `1.5 CVT` 74 hp Hybrid, `1.3 MT` 99 hp, `1.6 CVT` 122 hp, `1.6 MT` 122 hp, `1.8 CVT` 140 hp (1798 cc, tank 55), `1.4 MT` Diesel Turbo, `1.3 CVT` 95 hp tank 55.

The two `1.8 CVT` 140 hp cars: 1797 vs 1798 cc, 172 vs 173 Nm, kerb 1160 vs 1275 kg (8.29 vs 9.11 kg/hp).

10 generation, restyling — Sedan (18 in file, 12 shown)

`1.3 MT` 101 hp, `1.5 CVT` 105 hp AWD, `1.5 MT` 110 hp Manual 5, `1.5 CVT` 110 hp FWD, `1.8 MT` 132 hp Manual 5, `1.8 AT` 132 hp Automatic 4, `1.8 CVT` 133 hp AWD, `1.8 CVT` 144 hp FWD, `1.4 MT` 90 hp Diesel, `1.4 AT` 90 hp Diesel Automatic, `2.0 MT` 126 hp Diesel, `1.6 AT` 124 hp Automatic 4.

10 generation — Sedan (shown 12)

`1.4 MT` 97 hp Gasoline, `1.3 MT` 101 hp, `1.4 MMT` 97 hp Robotic, `1.5 CVT` 110 hp FWD, `1.5 MT` 110 hp, `1.5 CVT` 105 hp AWD (1497 cc), `1.6 MT` 110 hp, `1.8 CVT` 125 hp AWD, `1.8 MT` 132 hp, `1.8 AT` 132 hp, `1.8 CVT` 136 hp FWD, `1.4 MT` 90 hp Diesel.

9 generation, restyling — Hatchback 5-door (shown 12)

`1.5 AT` 110 hp FWD, `1.5 MT` 110 hp, `1.5 AT` 110 hp AWD, `1.8 MT` 136 hp, `1.8 AT` 136 hp FWD, `1.8 AT` 136 hp AWD, `1.8 MT` 190 hp, `1.8 AT` 190 hp FWD, `1.4 MT` 90 hp Diesel, `1.4 AT` 90 hp Diesel, `1.4 MMT` 90 hp Diesel Robotic, `2.0 MT` 90 hp Diesel.

9 generation — Sedan (shown 12)

`1.3 MT` 88 hp, `1.3 AT` 88 hp, `1.4 MT` 97 hp, `1.4 TFT` 97 hp Robotic, `1.5 AT` 105 hp AWD, `1.5 AT` 110 hp FWD, `1.5 MT` 110 hp, `1.5 AT` 110 hp AWD (kerb not measured), `1.6 AT` 110 hp, `1.8 AT` 125 hp AWD, `1.8 MT` 130 hp, `1.8 AT` 130 hp FWD.

8 generation, restyling — Sedan (shown 12)

`1.3 MT` 85 hp, `1.3 AT` 85 hp Automatic 4, `1.4 MT` 97 hp, `1.5 MT` 100 hp, `1.5 AT` 100 hp, `1.6 AT` 110 hp (1587 cc), `1.6 MT` 110 hp (1598 cc), `1.8 AT` 125 hp AWD, `1.8 MT` 125 hp, `1.8 AT` 125 hp FWD, `1.9 MT` 69 hp Diesel No boost, `2.0 MT` 72 hp Diesel No boost.

8 generation — Liftback (shown 12)

`1.3 AT` 85 hp Automatic 3 (120 Nm), `1.3 MT` 85 hp Manual 5 (1332 cc), `1.6 MT` 110 hp (1597 cc), `2.0 MT` 72 hp Diesel, `1.6 AT` 110 hp, `1.3 AT` 85 hp Automatic 3 (117 Nm, kerb 900), `1.3 MT` 85 hp Manual 4 (117 Nm, kerb 900), `1.5 MT` 100 hp AWD, `1.5 AT` 100 hp AWD, `1.5 AT` 100 hp FWD, `1.5 MT` 100 hp FWD, `1.6 MT` 110 hp (1587 cc).

Performance, mpg, CO2 — arithmetic that decides the buy

Power per litre (hp per 1000 cc): 12 generation `1.2 MT` / `1.2 CVT` = 96.9; `2.0 CVT` 196 hp = 98.6; `1.6 1ZR-FAE` = 82.6; `1.8 CVT` 98 hp = 54.5. 9 generation, restyling `1.8 MT` 190 hp = 105.9 — still the catalogue peak. 8 generation `2.0 MT` Diesel = 36.5. 11 generation `1.5 CVT` 74 hp Hybrid = 49.5.

kg per hp (where kerb is measured): 12 generation `2.0 CVT` 196 hp = 1465/196 = 7.47; `1.6 1ZR-FAE` = 1205/132 = 9.13; `1.8 CVT` 98 hp = 1370/98 = 13.98. 9 generation, restyling 190 hp at 1090 kg = 5.74. 11 generation, restyling `1.5 CVT` 74 hp = 1140/74 = 15.41. 8 generation `2.0 MT` = 1150/72 = 15.97. `1.2 MT` / `1.2 CVT` kerb is not measured, so kg/hp for those two is not measured.

0–100 km/h: fastest measured in the file is 12 generation `2.0 CVT` 196 hp at 8.1 s. Next useful petrol marks: 11 generation, restyling `1.6 MT` 132 hp 10.0 s; 12 generation `1.2 MT` and `1.2 CVT` 10.2 s; 11 generation `1.8 CVT` 140 hp 10.2 s; 8 generation `1.6 MT` 110 hp 10.2 s. Slowest measured Automatic: 8 generation `1.3 AT` 16.1 s. `2.0 CVT` 169 hp 0–100 is not measured. Many 9–11 generation AWD 0–100 values are not measured.

Top speed: 12 generation `1.2 MT` 200 km/h; `1.2 CVT` 195 (same 116 hp, Variable vs Manual 6 — 5 km/h). Hybrids in 12 generation sit at 180. 11 generation, restyling `1.6 MT` / `1.6 CVT` 132 hp reach 200. 10 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` Diesel 200. 8 generation Automatic 85 hp 165.

Mixed mpg (l/100 km): 12 generation `2ZR-FXE` 3.2 (city 3.4, highway 3.3); `1.8 2ZR-FXE` 122 hp 3.4 (city 3.7, highway 3.3); `1.8 2ZR-FXE` 121 hp 3.4 and 3.5; `1.8 CVT` 98 hp Turbo 3.6. 11 generation `1.4 MT` Diesel 4.1. 11 generation, restyling `1.6 MT` 132 hp 5.6 versus `1.6 MT` 122 hp 6.6 — 1.0 l/100 km less for +10 hp. 10 generation, restyling `1.6 AT` 124 hp 7.2. 9 generation `1.6 AT` 7.8. 8 generation `1.6 AT` Liftback 8.7. 12 generation `1.2 MT` mixed is not measured; 12 generation `2.0 CVT` mixed is not measured.

CO2: lowest 68 on all three `1.8 2ZR-FXE` rows; `1.8 CVT` 98 hp 76 and 83; `2.0 CVT` both 87; `1.2 MT` / `1.2 CVT` 121; `2ZR-FXE` 153 with mix 3.2 — the CO2 and the 3.2 l figure sit on the same row as given. 11 generation `1.3 MT` 129; `1.6 CVT` 122 hp 150; `1.6 MT` 122 hp 157. Large parts of 8–10 generation CO2 are not measured.

Dimensions and weight (what extra mass and height buy)

Kerb: lightest measured in the shown set is 8 generation Liftback `1.3 AT` / `1.3 MT` at 900 kg (117 Nm). 11 generation, restyling `1.3 CVT` 1050 kg. 12 generation `1.6 1ZR-FAE` 1205 kg. Heaviest shown: 12 generation `2.0 CVT` 1465 kg and 10 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` Diesel 1405 kg. 12 generation `1.2 MT` kerb not measured.

Gross: 12 generation `1.8 2ZR-FXE` / `2ZR-FXE` 1805 kg; `1.6 MT` 1785; `1.8 CVT` 98 hp Turbo 1835; `2.0 CVT` gross not measured. 10 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` 1890 is the highest measured gross here. 8–9 generation typical gross 1580–1655.

Clearance: 12 generation mostly 135 mm; `1.6 MT` and `1.6 1ZR-FAE` 150 mm. 11 generation 150 mm. 10 generation FWD often 150, some `1.5` / `1.8 CVT` 155–160. 9 generation AWD `1.5 AT` 105 hp and `1.8 AT` 125 hp 170 mm. 8 generation Liftback `2.0 MT` 119 mm.

Tank: 12 generation 43 or 50 l; 11 generation 42 or 55; 10 generation 55; 8–9 generation 50. Range is not in the data; only tank volume is.

Wheels (where measured): 12 generation `1.6 MT` 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17; `1.6 1ZR-FAE` and `1.8 2ZR-FXE` 121 hp 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17. 11 generation, restyling `1.6` 122 hp: 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16; 132 hp adds 225/45 R17. 11 generation `1.8 CVT` 140 hp (1797 cc): 185/55 R16, 185/60 R15. Most other rows: wheels not measured.

Brakes on 12 generation: front Ventilated disc, rear Disc. Suspension Independent, spring front and rear.

Problems, reliability, eco class

The file has no measured failure rates, recall counts, or service intervals. What is measured is emission class and, on some rows, CO2.

Euro 6 in the shown set is concentrated on 12 generation hybrids and the 1.2 Turbo pair. `2ZR-FXE` and `1.6 MT` / `1.6 1ZR-FAE` in 12 generation are Euro 5. 11 generation, restyling is Euro 5 throughout the shown 12. 11 generation mixes Euro 5 (`1.3 CVT`, `1.5`, `1.4 MT` Diesel) and Euro 4 (`1.3 MT`, `1.6`, `1.8 CVT` 1798 cc). 10 generation, restyling: `1.3 MT` Euro 5; Diesels and `1.6 AT` / `1.8 MT` / `1.8 AT` Euro 4; several `1.5` / `1.8 CVT` eco class not measured. 8–9 generation eco class not measured.

`2ZR-FXE` (Euro 5, CO2 153, mix 3.2, 1598 cc) versus `1.8 2ZR-FXE` 122 hp (Euro 6, CO2 68, mix 3.4, 1798 cc): same 122 hp, same 145 Nm, same 11.1 s, same 180 km/h, same 1290 kg — the 200 cc and Euro 6 row is the one with 85 g/km less CO2. That is a data difference, not a repair history.

AWD rows (`1.5 CVT` 103/105 hp, `1.8 CVT` 125/133 hp, 9 generation `1.5 AT` / `1.8 AT` AWD, 8 generation `1.8 AT` AWD, Liftback `1.5 MT` / `1.5 AT` AWD) have 0–100 not measured almost everywhere. You cannot rank their acceleration from this file.

Which version to choose

Need the strongest 12 generation Estate 5-door: `2.0 CVT` 196 hp. Versus `2.0 CVT` 169 hp you gain 27 hp, lose 15 Nm (190 vs 205), and still have 0–100 only on the 196 hp row (8.1 s). Both 1465 kg, both CO2 87, both tank 43, both Hybrid, both Variable, both FWD.

Need lowest measured fuel and CO2 on 12 generation: `1.8 2ZR-FXE` (122 hp, mix 3.4, CO2 68) or the 121 hp twins (mix 3.4 / 3.5, CO2 68, tank 50 vs 43). Versus `1.8 CVT` 98 hp you have +24 hp, −12.7 hp/l wait: 67.9 vs 54.5 hp/l, and −8 g/km vs the 76 g/km 98 hp (43 l) row. Versus `2ZR-FXE` you keep 122 hp and cut CO2 from 153 to 68.

Need a petrol manual on 12 generation: `1.2 MT` (116 hp, 185 Nm from 1500–4000, 10.2 s, 200 km/h, Turbo, 96.9 hp/l) or `1.6 MT` (122 hp, 153 Nm, 11.0 s, 195 km/h, 50 l, 150 mm, Euro 5). The 1.2 has 32 Nm more and 0.8 s quicker 0–100; the 1.6 has +7 l tank and +15 mm clearance. `1.2 CVT` matches the 1.2 MT 10.2 s but tops out 5 km/h lower.

Need a simple petrol 1.6 with measured mpg on a newer sedan: 11 generation, restyling `1.6 MT` 132 hp (10.0 s, 200 km/h, mix 5.6) over `1.6 MT` 122 hp (10.5 s, 195 km/h, mix 6.6) — +10 hp, −0.5 s, +5 km/h, −1.0 l/100 km at the same 1260–1280 kg band. `1.6 CVT` 132 hp matches the 11.1 s of `1.6 CVT` 122 hp but mixed 5.6 vs 6.3.

Need AWD: not in 12 generation shown set. Use 11 generation / restyling `1.5 CVT` 103 hp, 10 generation `1.5 CVT` 105 hp, 10 generation `1.8 CVT` 125 or 133 hp, 9 generation `1.5 AT` 105/110 hp AWD or `1.8 AT` 125 hp AWD, 8 generation `1.8 AT` 125 hp AWD, Liftback `1.5 MT` / `1.5 AT` 100 hp AWD. Performance for those AWD rows is not measured.

Need Diesel torque: 10 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` 126 hp 310 Nm (best Nm in the file), 10.3 s, 200 km/h, mix 5.3, 1405 kg. If you want 11 generation Estate 5-door instead: `1.4 MT` 90 hp 205 Nm, mix 4.1, 12.5 s. 9 generation, restyling `2.0 MT` 90 hp is 215 Nm, mix 5.7. 8 generation Diesels (`1.9 MT` 69 hp, `2.0 MT` 72 hp) have No boost and 125–131 Nm — 179 Nm less than the 310 Nm 2.0.

Need light kerb / old Liftback: 8 generation `1.3 AT` or `1.3 MT` at 900 kg, 85 hp, 117 Nm — 0–100 not measured on those 900 kg rows; the 1035–1070 kg 85 hp cars are 12.5 s Manual / 16.1 s Automatic.

Need 190 hp in a Hatchback 5-door: 9 generation, restyling `1.8 MT` 190 hp or `1.8 AT` 190 hp, 1090 kg, 5.74 kg/hp, 105.9 hp/l. 0–100 not measured. Versus `1.8 MT` 136 hp in the same generation: +54 hp at the same 1090 kg.

What “the extra litres” buy on 1.8: 12 generation Hybrid `1.8 CVT` 98 hp is slower (11.0–11.1 s) than 11 generation Gasoline `1.8 CVT` 140 hp (10.2 s) but CO2 76–83 versus 152, mix 3.6 versus 6.4. You give up 42 hp and ~0.9 s and take ~2.8 l/100 km and ~70–76 g/km off the measured petrol 1.8.

Do not infer a price: there is none in the data. Do not infer a winner where 0–100, mpg, or kerb is not measured — that absence is part of the spec.