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 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 two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Corolla's price is between $24,034 and $29,050, with the Toyota GR Corolla priced between $40,694 and $49,971.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla loses 31.3 percent of its value and the Toyota GR Corolla loses 33.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 1.7 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.

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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

24034 - 29050

Starting MSRP:

22725

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

40694 - 49971

Starting MSRP:

39160

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

42137

Price Range:

37565 - 47050

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

7318

Depreciation %:

0.3220387

Resale Value $:

15407

Residual Value %:

0.6779613

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30390054

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.28391798 - 0.41895823

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

13272

Depreciation %:

0.33892075

Resale Value $:

25888

Residual Value %:

0.66107925

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota GR Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.184

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota GR Corolla

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.499690436367617

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $25k

4 / 10

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

5 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 10

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Small Cars

6 / 31

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 7

Most Reliable Small Cars

7 / 31

Safest Small Cars

7 / 31

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

17 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

24 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

25 / 31

Toyota GR Corolla Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

3 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

18 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

19 / 21

Most Comfortable Small Cars

20 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

23 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

28 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, SE, XSE

Toyota GR Corolla Trim Levels

Core, Premium, Premium Plus

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 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:

295 foot-lbs @ 3250 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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:

Available

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

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

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:

3274 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

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