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2009 Toyota Corolla Sedan
MSRP: $15,250 - $18,760
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,723 - 2,877
Max. towing capacity: 1,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.6
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 9.0 in. power-assisted drums
XRS: 10.2 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT-i
Displacement: 1,798
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 80.3 x 88.4
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 132 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 128 at 4,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 27
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 35
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; VVT-i
Displacement: 2,362
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.4 x 96.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 158 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 162 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
Available with: XRS
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 1.90, 1.31, 0.89, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.31
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.85, 1.55, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.13
 
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.54, 2.05, 1.33, 0.97, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.24
Available with: XRS
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.20, 1.41, 0.98, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.39
Available with: XRS
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 178.7
Width [in.]: 69.3
Height [in.]: 57.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 102.4
Front Track [in.]: 60.3
58.9 (XLE, S, XRS)
Rear Track [in.]: 58.9
59.9 (XLE, S, XRS)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 92.0
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 43.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 16.6
Standard Features
  • 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 195/65 R15 all-season tires
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • MP3 Player
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Rear folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.9 (XRS)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 21.3 (XRS)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.0 (XRS)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 133 (XRS)