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Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Camry

The 2026 Corolla LE against the 2026 Camry LE FWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 2, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Toyota Corolla2026 Toyota Camry

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the Corolla costs $6,475 less: $24,420 against $30,895 for the Camry, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
  • The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 16 mpg better than the Corolla (35 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $602 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,919/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • The Camry gets to 60 mph 1.0 s sooner: 7.0 s against 8.0 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver

At a glance

CorollaCamry
Starting price, this trim$24,420PublishedToyota$30,895PublishedToyota
Powertrain2.0 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection · Front-wheel drive2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive
0–60 mph, tested or claimed8.0 sTestedCar and Driver7.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row13.1 cu ft (371 L)PublishedCar and Driver15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Car and Driver2Simulatedfrom Toyota
Seats5PublishedCar and Driver5PublishedToyota
Crash ratingsIIHS crash tests G/M/GNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Acceleration

The Camry gets to 60 mph 1.0 s sooner: 7.0 s against 8.0 s.

CorollaCamry
Power169 hp (126 kW)PublishedToyota225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota
Torque151 lb-ft (205 Nm)PublishedToyota163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota
0–60 mph, tested or claimed8.0 sTestedCar and Driver7.0 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation7.8 sSimulatedfrom Toyota6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph5.4 sTestedCar and Driver4.8 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile16.3 sTestedCar and Driver15.4 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

No meaningful gap between the Corolla and the Camry on what we can measure here.

CorollaCamry
Braking 70–0 mph, tested174 ft (53.0 m)TestedCar and Driver171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested119 ft (36.3 m)TestedMotorTrendno data
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction368 ft (112.1 m)Simulated, estimated inputs364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction282 ft (85.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction171 ft (52.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Camry; the Corolla goes over at 12 mph.

CorollaCamry
NHTSA rollover rating4★ · 10.5% riskTestedNHTSA5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll12 mph (20 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.37Simulated, estimated inputs1.45Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 16 mpg better than the Corolla (35 mpg).

CorollaCamry
EPA combined35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$1,919/yrDerivedEPA$1,317/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation45 mpg (5.3 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs
Drag coefficient0.33DerivedEPA0.29Estimate
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

The Camry held 0.87 g on the skidpad against 0.82 g for the Corolla.

CorollaCamry
Skidpad grip, tested0.82 gTestedCar and Driver0.87 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Pulling away on packed snow0.15 gSimulated, estimated inputs0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Turning circle35.6 ft (10.9 m)PublishedCar and Driver37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota
Ground clearance5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedCar and Driver5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota
TiresAll-season 205/55R16 · 205/55R16PublishedToyotaAll-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyota
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +5.2 in of knee room in the Camry and +2.1 in in the Corolla.

CorollaCamry
Seats5PublishedCar and Driver5PublishedToyota
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Car and Driver2Simulatedfrom Toyota
Carry-ons in the space left0Simulatedfrom Car and Driver0Simulatedfrom Toyota
Cargo behind the second row13.1 cu ft (371 L)PublishedCar and Driver15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver−1.2 in (-3 cm)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver−0.4 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+1.3 in (3 cm)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver+2.0 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+4.5 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger−0.2 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver−0.5 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+2.1 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−2.8 in head · −2.2 in kneeSimulatedfrom Car and Driver−3.1 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Toyota
Front head room, published38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedCar and Driver38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota
Rear head room, published37.1 in (94 cm)PublishedCar and Driver37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota
Rear leg room, published34.8 in (88 cm)PublishedCar and Driver38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

No meaningful gap between the Corolla and the Camry on what we can measure here.

CorollaCamry
Cabin sound at 70 mphno data67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

From the driver’s seat the Corolla’s hood hides the first 14 ft of road; the Camry’s hides 20 ft.

CorollaCamry
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver14 ft (4.2 m)Simulated20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead52%Simulated46%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Corolla and still stop inside the lit road is 79 mph; in the Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).

CorollaCamry
IIHS headlight ratingGoodTestedIIHSAcceptableTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)398 ft (121.4 m)TestedIIHS270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams79 mph (127 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)500 ft (152.5 m)TestedIIHS475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Camry rates Good and the Corolla Marginal.

CorollaCamry
NHTSA overallno data5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)MarginalTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS awardno data2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS
Curb weight3,103 lb (1,407 kg)TestedCar and Driver3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Toyota Corolla

  • In the trims shown, the Corolla costs $6,475 less: $24,420 against $30,895 for the Camry, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
  • From the driver’s seat the Corolla’s hood hides the first 14 ft of road; the Camry’s hides 20 ft. Simulated
  • On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Corolla and still stop inside the lit road is 79 mph; in the Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
  • IIHS measured the Corolla’s low beams lighting the road 128 ft farther on a straightaway: 398 ft against 270 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • IIHS rates the Corolla’s headlights Good and the Camry’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • The Corolla turns in a 1.8 ft tighter circle: 35.6 ft against 37.4 ft. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedToyota
  • Drivers see 52% of the ground within 33 ft of the Corolla’s nose and 46% in the Camry. Simulated

Toyota Camry

  • The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 16 mpg better than the Corolla (35 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $602 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,919/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • The Camry gets to 60 mph 1.0 s sooner: 7.0 s against 8.0 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +5.2 in of knee room in the Camry and +2.1 in in the Corolla. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Toyota
  • In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Camry rates Good and the Corolla Marginal. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • The Camry makes 56 hp more: 225 hp against 169 hp. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
  • Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.4 s in the Corolla. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The Camry held 0.87 g on the skidpad against 0.82 g for the Corolla. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • A 6-ft-4 driver has −0.4 in between head and headliner in the Camry and −1.2 in in the Corolla. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulatedfrom Toyota
  • It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Camry; the Corolla goes over at 12 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs

Weigh them by what matters to you in the lab’s verdict

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Sources

  1. Toyota: 2026 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid trims and starting MSRP (2026-10)
  2. Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
  3. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Corolla (LE) ratings (2026-10)
  4. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (2026-10)
  5. Car and Driver: Tested: 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan (XSE) (2019-05)
  6. Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
  7. Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Corolla LE specs (weight, dimensions, CVT ratios, interior) (2026-10)
  8. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Carefully Evolves (XSE AWD) (2024-07)
  9. Toyota: 2025 Camry eBrochure: specifications (dimensions, weights, tires, interior, cargo) (2024-06)
  10. Toyota USA Newsroom: Bold and Compact: The 2026 Toyota Corolla Offers Impressive Features and Technology (2025-07)
  11. Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
  12. Toyota: 2026 Corolla eBrochure: specifications (engines, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires) (2026-10)
  13. Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
  14. Car and Driver: Compact-sedan comparison: 2022 Civic vs. 2021 Elantra, Mazda 3, Sentra, Corolla XSE Apex, Jetta (2021-09)
  15. MotorTrend: 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE First Test (2019-07)
  16. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Corolla 4-door FWD (VehicleId 21642) (2026-10)
  17. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
  18. US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Corolla coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
  19. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan ratings (2026-10)
  20. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
  21. IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)

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.