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Toyota Corolla E120

Headline trim: 1.6 VVT-i - 110 bhp, 0-62 in 10.6s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
110 bhp
0–60
10.6 s
Top speed
118 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$600-$3,200

Strengths

  • Sharper styling than E110
  • Verso MPV variant added
  • Reliable as a brick

Weaknesses

  • 1ZZ-FE oil burning issue
  • Cabin grey
  • Boring

Notable tech

  • Ninth-gen Corolla
  • Hatch / saloon / Verso MPV / Wagon
  • Burnaston-built UK cars
  • D-4D 1.4/2.0 diesels added
  • Compressor T Sport variant 189 bhp UK

Common issues

  • 1ZZ-FE oil consumption
  • Rear arches
  • Dashboard rattles

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E120's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.4 VVT-i
BHP97
Torque130 Nm
0–6012.0 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.6 VVT-i
BHP110
Torque150 Nm
0–6010.6 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
1.8 T-Sport (2ZZ-GE)
BHP189
Torque180 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
1.4 D-4D diesel
BHP89
Torque190 Nm
0–6012.6 s
Top110 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 D-4D diesel
BHP113
Torque250 Nm
0–6010.4 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT