Toyota Corolla vs. Toyota GR Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla and Toyota GR Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota GR Corolla.
In comparing the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota GR Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Toyota GR Corolla has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota GR Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla is a better car than the Toyota GR Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Corolla ranges from $21,997 to $28,247 while a used 2024 Toyota GR Corolla is priced between $38,935 to $49,567. For a new model, the Toyota Corolla's price is between $22,800 and $28,407, with the Toyota GR Corolla priced between $38,713 and $48,854.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Toyota GR Corolla loses 28.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota GR Corolla.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Toyota GR Corolla base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. The GR Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. This gives the Toyota Corolla the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota GR Corolla. The Corolla uses regular unleaded, and the GR Corolla uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Toyota GR Corolla has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla and Toyota GR Corolla are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$22,800 - $28,407
Starting MSRP:
$22,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,713 - $48,854
Starting MSRP:
$36,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,802
Price Range:
$21,997 - $28,247
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,156
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,696
# Good or Great Deals:
712
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,612
Price Range:
$38,935 - $49,567
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
248
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,535
# Good or Great Deals:
21
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$5,999
Depreciation %:
27.2%
Resale Value $:
$16,051
Residual Value %:
72.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,590
Depreciation %:
29%
Resale Value $:
$25,910
Residual Value %:
71%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota GR Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
20.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota GR Corolla
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Toyota GR Corolla Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 24Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
36 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
LE, Nightshade, SE, XSE
Toyota GR Corolla Trim Levels
Circuit Edition, Core, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
32 / 41 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 541 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2955 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3252 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Celestite / Underground
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Not available
White
Ice Cap
Interior Colors
Beige
Macadamia/Mocha
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Not available