The Toyota Corolla is one of the most well-known and reliable compact cars, first released in the U.S. in 1966. Sales are holding steady, as of 2010, as the Corolla continues to be the choice for many buyers, both in America and overseas.
Engine, Suspension and Brakes
The standard engine in the 2010 Corolla is a 1.8-liter, double over head cam 16-valve, with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This four-cylinder compact produces 132 horsepower with a torque of 128 ft.-lbs. at 4,400 RPM. The Corolla is considered an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II). The compact car has a four-speed, electronically-controlled automatic overdrive. The front engine/front wheel-drive Corolla has a unitized body. The suspension is an independent MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear with front and rear stabilizer bars. Electric Power Steering (EPS) comes standard, with power-assisted rack-and-pinion. The brakes are power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drums with a standard four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and brake assist. The Corolla also has Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC).
Dimensions
The Corolla is 57.7 inches high, 69.3 inches wide and 178.7 in length. It has a 102.4-inch wheelbase, with a front and rear track of 59.8 and 59.9 inches, respectively. The minimum running ground clearance 5.8 inches. The Corolla has 38.8 inches of front headroom (37.9 with a moon roof) and 37.2 inches (37.1 with moon roof) in the rear. It also has 54.8 inches of shoulder room in the front and 54.6 in the rear, 53 inches of hip room in the front and 43.9 inches in the rear and 41.7 inches of legroom in the front and 36.3 in the rear. Seating capacity in the Corolla is five adults with a total passenger volume in cubic feet, with moon roof, of 92 inches.
Other Features
The curb weight of the 2010 Corolla is 2,822 pounds. It has a luggage capacity of 12.3 cubic feet and a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The standard tires are all-season P205/55R16. The Corolla has an estimated MPG of 26 in the city and 34 on the highway, and the fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons.
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