Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
Years produced1968-Present | Years produced1964-1965 |
MSRP$20,425 | MSRP$21,680 |
Average price$20,478 | Average price$19,249 |
Listings2312 | Listings1072 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Corolla needs no introduction. With 12 generations spanning over five decades of production, the Corolla is the bestselling nameplate in automotive history. And it continues to be a popular choice for new car buyers looking for a reliable and sensible compact car, competing against other established names like the Honda Civic, the Hyundai Elantra, the Kia Forte, the Nissan Sentra, the Subaru Impreza, and the Volkswagen Jetta for sales. The only significant change for 2022 is the addition of two new colours: Ruby Flare Pearl and Wind Chill Pearl. What hasn’t changed is the number of other choices buyers get. Toyota offers sedan and hatchback body styles, manual and automatic transmissions, and multiple powertrain options—including a hybrid. The Corolla Cross SUV also launched for 2022 but, while it shares a basic platform with the Corolla sedan and hatch, it’s effectively a different vehicle. Finally, you get the expected array of trim levels. The Corolla sedan is available in L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE grades, plus Apex Edition and Nightshade Edition versions of SE and XSE, with more limited options for the Corolla hatchback and hybrid (both of which will be covered separately). For this review, we tested the Apex Edition sedan, which is based on the SE grade (US model shown). The Apex is the sportiest Corolla variant, at least until the GR Corolla hot hatchback arrives for the 2023 model year. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 139 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 139 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2910 lbs | Curb Weight3086 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.6 in |
Length182.3 in | Length193.8 in |
Width70.1 in | Width73.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1968-Present | 1964-1965 |
MSRP | $20,425 | $21,680 |
Average price | $20,478 | $19,249 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Toyota Corolla needs no introduction. With 12 generations spanning over five decades of production, the Corolla is the bestselling nameplate in automotive history. And it continues to be a popular choice for new car buyers looking for a reliable and sensible compact car, competing against other established names like the Honda Civic, the Hyundai Elantra, the Kia Forte, the Nissan Sentra, the Subaru Impreza, and the Volkswagen Jetta for sales. The only significant change for 2022 is the addition of two new colours: Ruby Flare Pearl and Wind Chill Pearl. What hasn’t changed is the number of other choices buyers get. Toyota offers sedan and hatchback body styles, manual and automatic transmissions, and multiple powertrain options—including a hybrid. The Corolla Cross SUV also launched for 2022 but, while it shares a basic platform with the Corolla sedan and hatch, it’s effectively a different vehicle. Finally, you get the expected array of trim levels. The Corolla sedan is available in L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE grades, plus Apex Edition and Nightshade Edition versions of SE and XSE, with more limited options for the Corolla hatchback and hybrid (both of which will be covered separately). For this review, we tested the Apex Edition sedan, which is based on the SE grade (US model shown). The Apex is the sportiest Corolla variant, at least until the GR Corolla hot hatchback arrives for the 2023 model year. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 139 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
MPG City | 30 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 139 hp I4 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2910 lbs | 3086 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 193.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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