| Pros | Cons | What's New |
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Fuel efficient | Weak performance | 2015 Toyota Corolla is a carryover model |
Spacious cabin | Uninspiring handling | |
Easy to use controls | Lack of advanced safety features | |
Cushy ride quality | Budget-grade cabin |
$17,550
price132 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
torque4-Speed Automatic
transmission1.8L 4cyl FWD 4A
engine-
basic warrantyThe 2015 Toyota Corolla comes without any changes for this year. The Corolla offers one engine choice and three gearbox options, one manual and two automatic options. For those looking for the most fuel-efficient model, they are better off with the Corolla LE Eco trim. Speaking of trims, you have four main trims, and prices for the 2015 Toyota Corolla starts at $16,950.
The 2015 Toyota Corolla is sparsely equipped in the base trim, so we suggest stretching your budget a bit by going to the LE trim. The LE trim commands approximately one grand premium over the base automatic trim but adds few nifty features like keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, Entune infotainment system, etc.
As usual, the Corolla is tuned to deliver brilliant gas mileage and adequate performance. The comfort and cabin quality of the 2015 Corolla has improved by leaps and bounds. The 2015 Toyota Corolla offers a compelling package in the subcompact sedan, yet it isn’t without any competition, and it rivals the likes of Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra.
The 2015 Toyota Corolla sedan can be had in four main trims, i.e., L, LE, LE Eco, and S trims. Further LE, LE Eco, and S trim further bifurcate in two more sub-trims in the form of Plus and Premium. The sub-trims are mostly limited to visual enhancement or convenience feature additions, while the mechanical features are the same as the main trim. There is one engine option and a manual gearbox on the base trim and a CVT transmission on the higher trims as standard. Prices for the base trim start at $16,950 and go up to $19,195 for the topmost S trim.
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Trims |
L |
LE |
LE Eco |
S |
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MSRP (Manual) |
$16,950 |
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- |
- |
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MSRP (Auto) |
$17,550 |
$18,565 |
$18,965 |
$19,195 |
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Key Features |
1.8-liter inline-4 |
Adds or upgrades ‘L’ |
Adds or upgrades ‘LE’ |
Adds or upgrades ‘LE Eco’ |
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LED daytime running light |
16-inch steel wheels |
15-inch steel wheels |
Heated power outside mirrors w/ turn signal indicators |
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15-inch steel wheels |
6.1-inch touchscreen Entune Audio |
Rear spoiler |
Sport Drive Mode |
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Power outside mirror |
Automatic climate control |
Eco-driving mode |
Leather-trimmed steering wheel |
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Fabric-trimmed seats |
Cruise control |
Fog Lights |
Paddle shifters |
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4-speaker sound system |
Remote keyless entry system |
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Sport front seat |
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Bluetooth phone connectivity |
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The 2015 Toyota Corolla is sparsely equipped in the base trim, so we suggest stretching your budget a bit by going to the LE trim. The LE trim commands approximately one grand premium over the base automatic trim but adds few nifty features like keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, Entune infotainment system, etc.
The Toyota Corolla has long been known for being a fuel-efficient vehicle, and this year isn’t any different. According to EPA estimates, the standard Corolla with the manual gearbox has a gas mileage of 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, while the same Corolla married to a CVT manages to return 29 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The star of the show, the Corolla LE Eco trim manages the best 30 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway. As standard, you get a 13.2-gallon fuel tank on the 2015 Corolla.
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Models |
2015 Toyota Corolla |
2015 Honda Civic |
2015 Hyundai Elantra |
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MPG (City) |
29 |
30 |
27 |
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MPG (Highway) |
38 |
39 |
37 |
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MPG (Combined) |
32 |
33 |
31 |
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Fuel Capacity (Gallons) |
13.2 |
13.2 |
12.8 |
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Range (City/Highway/Combined, in Miles) |
383/ 502/ 422 |
396/ 515/ 435 |
346/ 474/ 397 |
The Honda Civic was not only the quickest in the previous comparison but also managed to return the highest gas mileage of 30/39/33 mpg in city/highway/combined, respectively, and that is one mpg more in all the three conditions compared to the Corolla. When comparing the overall range, again Honda Civic takes the center stage by offering a class-leading figure of 435 miles combined.
The cabin of the 2015 Toyota Corolla is a welcome departure from yesteryears Corolla’s dull and uninspiring cabin. There are no more hard touch and shinny plastic in prominent places, and it seems like the cabin of the Corolla received more than enough attention from Toyota designers finally. The dash looks modern and has a well-contoured and streamlined design.
As usual, the controls are well-placed and the seats are wide and comfortable. The ingress and egress are also easy, thanks to the wide-opening door and not-so-low seating position. The base trim gets 60/40-split folding rear seats, while the higher trims add a center armrest with two cup holders. The rear seat legroom is surprisingly more than generous for the segment.
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Models |
2015 Toyota Corolla |
2015 Honda Civic |
2015 Hyundai Elantra |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
38.3/ 54.8/ 42.3 |
39.0/ 56.6/ 42.0 |
40.0/ 55.9/ 43.6 |
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
37.1/ 54.8/ 41.4 |
37.1/ 53.3/ 36.2 |
37.1/ 54.8/ 33.1 |
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet) |
13.0 |
12.5 |
14.8 |
The front row space in all the three sedans is tied neck to neck, but when you come to the rear seats, the Toyota Corolla turns the game in its favor with the class-leading 41.4-inches of rear legroom, while the rivals like Civic and Elantra could only manage 36.2-inches and 33.1-inches of rear legroom. When it comes to trunk capacity, the Elantra with 14.8 cubic feet of trunk takes the lead, followed by Corolla’s 13 cubic feet of trunk space. Key interior features include:
As standard, the 2015 Toyota Corolla comes with a 4-speaker stereo and AM/FM/MP3/CD player. The real deal is the 6.1-inch touchscreen that comes with Toyota’s Entune infotainment system. This system comes with a six-speaker sound system, navigation, SiriusXM All-access with a 3-month trial, etc. Key infotainment features available with the sedan include:
After a complete redesign in 2014, the Toyota Corolla got the love it or hate it kind of looks. The quirky front is accentuated by the oddball-designed headlights. The big front grille imparts an angry look to the Corolla. The rear, on the other hand, looks less offensive and much better integrated and executed. The side profile is sans any dramatic design flair, and this is where you get to see how long the Corolla is and how it manages class-leading legroom. As standard, you get 15-inch steel wheels that can be upgraded to 16-inch alloy wheels.
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Models |
2015 Toyota Corolla |
2015 Honda Civic |
2015 Hyundai Elantra |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2,855 |
2,811 |
2,818 |
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Length (inches) |
182.6 |
179.4 |
179.1 |
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Width (inches) |
69.9 |
69.0 |
69.9 |
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Height (inches) |
57.3 |
56.5 |
56.3 |
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Ground Clearance (inches) |
N/A |
N/A |
5.3 |
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Wheelbase (inches) |
106.3 |
105.1 |
106.3 |
Except for the length, the rest of the dimensions are under one inch give or take among the three sedans. As for the length, the Corolla measuring 182.6-inches is the longest sedan and comes with a 106.3-inches of wheelbase, which is similar to Elantra’s. The Corolla is also the tallest, measuring 57.3-inches that is 0.8-inches taller than the closest Civic’s height. Weighing 2,855 lbs, the Toyota Corolla is the heaviest sedan of all. Key exterior features include:
The 2015 Toyota Corolla underpins a strong and sturdy chassis and comes with Star Safety System as standard. This reflects in the fabulous ratings Corolla received in both the agencies’ crash-test. The NHTSA gave a perfect score of five out of five stars in the overall rating, front, and side crash test. On the other hand, IIHS gave the 2015 Corolla a score of ‘Good’ in its four out of five parameters, while it gave the Corolla a second-lowest rating of ‘Marginal’ in the front overlap test. As standard, you get vehicle stability and traction control, 8 airbags, 3-point seatbelts, front and rear crumple zone, etc. Key safety features include:
Over time the Toyota Corolla has not only bested its past self but also upped the ante in the compact sedan segment. Although it still lacks in the performance and handling department, that remains the least of the concerns for the budget-buyers in this segment as for this slight bargain they get a sedan that delivers class-leading fuel economy, has a spacious cabin, generous cargo capacity, and good safety ratings. As for the performance and handling, if those are your priority, then the Honda Civic is the right choice for you, otherwise, it’s Corolla all the way.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #4 | 8.5 sec | 16.7 sec | 115 mph | |||
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #1 | 6.7 sec | 18.0 sec | - | |||
2015 Buick Verano Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.3 sec | 118 mph | |||
2015 Ford Focus Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec | 130 mph | |||
2015 Mazda 3 Ranked #2 | 8.2 sec | 16.4 sec | 130 mph | |||
2015 Dodge Dart Ranked #3 | 8.4 sec | 16.7 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/488.4 mi. | |||
2015 Mazda 3 Ranked #1 | 29 mpg | 41 mpg | 33 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 382.8/541.2 mi. | |||
2015 Ford Fiesta Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.4 gal. | 347.2/446.4 mi. | |||
2015 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #2 | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | 12.8 gal. | 345.6/473.6 mi. | |||
2015 Hyundai Accent Ranked #2 | 26 mpg | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | 11.4 gal. | 307.8/433.2 mi. | |||
2015 Honda Civic Ranked #2 | 30 mpg | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 369.6/475.2 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #3 | 182.6 in. | 69.9 in. | 57.3 in. | 5.5 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2015 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 71.4 in. | 58.1 in. | 9 in. | 105.7 in. | |||
2015 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 183.9 in. | 72 in. | 57.7 in. | 4 in. | 106.4 in. | |||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | 183.3 in. | 70 in. | 57.2 in. | 5.2 in. | 104.4 in. | |||
2015 Nissan Sentra Ranked #4 | 182.1 in. | 69.3 in. | 58.9 in. | 6.4 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #5 | 181 in. | 70.7 in. | 58.1 in. | 7 in. | 105.7 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #3 | 13 cu.ft. | 97.5 cu.ft. | 103 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #1 | 15 cu.ft. | 94.6 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Nissan Versa Ranked #2 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 90.2 cu.ft. | 14.9 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Dodge Dart Ranked #4 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 97.2 cu.ft. | 47 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Ford Fiesta Ranked #4 | 12.8 cu.ft. | 85.1 cu.ft. | 16.7 cu.ft. | |||
2015 Ford Focus Ranked #4 | 13.2 cu.ft. | 90.7 cu.ft. | 404.3 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #1 | 103 cu.ft. | 13 cu.ft. | 103 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Dodge Dart Ranked #2 | 83.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | 47 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Hyundai Accent Ranked #3 | 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Hyundai Elantra Ranked #4 | 73 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 73 cu.ft. | - | |||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #5 | - | 15.7 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #6 | 237.8 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | 237.8 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Towing Capacity | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2015 Toyota Corolla Ranked #2 | - | - | 2800 lbs. | |||
2015 Dodge Dart Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3122 lbs. | |||
2015 Buick Verano Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | - | 3300 lbs. | |||
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Ranked #1 | 1000 lbs. | 899 lbs. | 3084 lbs. | |||
2015 Ford Fiesta Ranked #2 | - | - | 2578 lbs. | |||
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Ranked #2 | - | 1120 lbs. | 2859 lbs. |
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I bought my Toyota used at 156,000 miles. I usually drove Jeep's and Buick's before but this car convinced me to be Toyota only. My little girl has never left me stranded and handled a snow storm better than a pickup truck. I love how high her safety rating is too. 5 stars on the driver side and 4.5 stars on the passenger side. She gets amazing gas mileage (about 35mpg) which is helpful because I...
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Great car, good on gas and it can tow up to 750 lbs. The car can go 3 miles on empty and has a 259 mile range when full. Good sound from the radio. The screen is small and the radio did go out but you have to pull the fuse and put it back in, in order to restart it again.
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I fell in love with my car as soon as I saw it. I knew it was going to be mine before I even test drove it. Everything was perfect except for after a few years, the touch screen stopped working. To replace, is speedy. The back up camera works great, but I wish it had a warning sound along with it. Overall, Toyota is one of the leading brands of cars and I love mine.
