2026 · Compact sedan

Toyota Corolla: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured

A 169-hp 2.0-liter with a launch-gear CVT, or a 138-hp hybrid with available electric AWD.

Figures are for the Corolla LE (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 2, 2026.

Open the Corolla in the 3D lab

Where it stands among sedans

#2 of 7Large suitcases, packed: 2
#3 of 6Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 174 ft
#3 of 7Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 14 ft
#4 of 7Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: −1.2 in
#1 of 6Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 79 mph
#1 of 7Starting price, this trim: $24,420

Ranked against the default trim of every sedan in the catalog that has the figure.

At a glance

Starting price, this trim	$24,420PublishedToyota
Powertrain	2.0 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection · Front-wheel drive
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	8.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested	174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined	35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row	13.1 cu ft (371 L)PublishedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed	2Simulated from Car and Driver
Seats	5PublishedCar and Driver
Crash ratings	IIHS crash tests G/M/G

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power	169 hp (126 kW)PublishedToyota
Torque	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)PublishedToyota
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	8.0 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation	7.8 sSimulated from Toyota
Passing, 50–70 mph	5.4 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile	16.3 sTestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Braking 70–0 mph, tested	174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested	119 ft (36.3 m)TestedMotorTrend
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	368 ft (112.1 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	282 ft (85.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction	171 ft (52.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs

Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

NHTSA rollover rating	4★ · 10.5% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll	12 mph (20 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)	1.37Simulated, estimated inputs

Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA combined	35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year	$1,919/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation	45 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)Simulated from Car and Driver
Drag coefficient	0.33DerivedEPA

Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Skidpad grip, tested	0.82 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation	0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Pulling away on packed snow	0.15 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Turning circle	35.6 ft (10.9 m)PublishedCar and Driver
Ground clearance	5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedCar and Driver
Tires	All-season 205/55R16 · 205/55R16PublishedToyota

Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats	5PublishedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed	2Simulated from Car and Driver
Carry-ons in the space left	0Simulated from Car and Driver
Cargo behind the second row	13.1 cu ft (371 L)PublishedCar and Driver
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver	−1.2 in (-3 cm)Simulated from Car and Driver
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver	+1.3 in (3 cm)Simulated from Car and Driver
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver	+4.5 in (11 cm)Simulated from Car and Driver
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger	−0.2 in (0 cm)Simulated from Car and Driver
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in	+2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated from Car and Driver
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in	−2.8 in head · −2.2 in kneeSimulated from Car and Driver
Front head room, published	38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedCar and Driver
Rear head room, published	37.1 in (94 cm)PublishedCar and Driver
Rear leg room, published	34.8 in (88 cm)PublishedCar and Driver

Watch it in Live In It

Visibility

Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?

Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver	14 ft (4.2 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead	52%Simulated

Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?

IIHS headlight rating	GoodTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)	398 ft (121.4 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams	79 mph (127 km/h)Simulated from IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)	500 ft (152.5 m)TestedIIHS

Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

IIHS small overlap front	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)	MarginalTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
Curb weight	3,103 lb (1,407 kg)TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Impact

Corolla compared

Trims in the catalog

Corolla LE · from $24,420 · figures on this page
Corolla Hybrid SE AWD · from $30,110

Other sedans

Sources

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.