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Toyota Corolla Specs

Since 1971 the Corolla has grown 27.6″ in length; since 1985, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 858 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 12 generations · 1971–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Toyota Corolla is 181.1″ long, 69.3″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,097 lb. At 15.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota Corolla generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2003, when the new car was 6.3″ longer than the 1997–2002 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2009: 329 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2019, is 5.1″ shorter and 82 lb heavier than the 2014–2018 one.

FIG.01·Toyota Corolla dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1973153.5″58.7″52″92.5″—
1974163″58.7″53.5″92.1″—
1975–1979165″61.8″54.3″96.1″—
1980–1984166.1″63.4″53.9″94.1″—
1985–1988167.7″64.6″53.1″95.3″2,240 lb
1989–1992172″65.7″53.5″95.7″2,269 lb
1993–1996172.8″66.1″56.3″96.5″2,535 lb
1997–2002172″66.5″54.3″97.2″2,304 lb
2003–2008178.3″66.9″58.3″102.4″2,491 lb
2009–2013178.7″69.3″57.9″102.4″2,820 lb
2014–2018182.7″70.1″57.5″106.3″2,844 lb
2019–2026177.6″70.5″57.1″105.1″2,926 lb
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Corolla year by year

FIG.02·Toyota Corolla dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026181.1″69.3″105.9″3,097 lb7
2025181.1″69.3″105.9″3,097 lb7
2024180.3″69.7″105.9″3,025 lb4
2023180.3″69.7″105.9″3,025 lb4
2022180.3″69.7″105.9″3,020 lb4
2021180.3″69.7″105.9″3,020 lb4
2020180.3″69.7″105.9″3,020 lb4
2019177.6″70.5″105.1″2,926 lb2
2018182.7″70.1″106.3″2,789 lb1
2017182.7″70.1″106.3″2,789 lb1
2016182.7″70.1″106.3″2,789 lb1
2015182.7″70.1″106.3″2,789 lb1
2014182.7″70.1″106.3″2,844 lb1
2013178.7″69.3″102.4″2,778 lb1
2012178.7″69.3″102.4″2,818 lb2
2011178.7″69.3″102.4″2,818 lb2
2010178.7″69.3″102.4″2,820 lb1
2009178.7″69.3″102.4″2,820 lb1
2008178.3″66.9″102.4″2,502 lb1
2007178.3″66.9″102.4″2,502 lb1
2006178.3″66.9″102.4″2,586 lb2
2005178.3″66.9″102.4″2,586 lb2
2004178.3″66.9″102.4″2,502 lb1
2003178.3″66.9″102.4″2,491 lb1
2002174″66.9″97.2″2,469 lb2
2001174″66.9″97.2″2,469 lb2
2000174″66.9″97.2″2,469 lb2
1999174″66.9″97.2″2,469 lb2
1998174″66.9″97.2″2,469 lb2
1997172″66.5″97.2″2,304 lb1
1996172″66.5″97.2″2,366 lb2
1995172″66.5″97.2″2,377 lb2
1994172″66.5″97.2″2,377 lb2
1993172.8″66.1″96.5″2,535 lb2
1992171.3″65.4″95.7″2,355 lb5
1991171.3″65.4″95.7″2,355 lb6
1990171.3″65.4″95.7″2,355 lb6
1989171.7″65.7″95.7″2,260 lb4
1988171.7″65.4″95.7″2,251 lb3
1987167.7″64.6″95.3″2,196 lb8
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Corolla on the used market

In 5,688 Corolla listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2019–2026 car is the most common: 1,608 of them (28%), at an average asking price of $17,502. ForCar visitors have decoded 1,026 Corolla VINs; the most checked model years are 2020, 2016 and 2024.

FIG.05·Toyota Corolla generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2019–20261,60828%$17,50266,844 mi
2014–20181,27922%$10,444115,405 mi
2009–20131,51327%$6,960141,294 mi
2003–200898317%$4,263165,364 mi
1997–20022424%$3,070167,566 mi
1993–1996471%$3,163154,262 mi
1989–199215<1%$4,709126,211 mi
ROWS 7·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Corolla fit

FIG.02·Toyota Corolla — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Toyota Corolla against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,063 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width69.3″71.7″−2.4″
Wheelbase105.9″105.9″same
Curb weight3,097 lb3,490 lb−393 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Corolla against its rivals

Next to the Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Jetta and Volvo S60, the Corolla is the shortest and the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Toyota Corolla against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota Corolla (this car)2026181.1″69.3″3,097 lb
Subaru WRX2026183.9″72″3,426 lb
Volkswagen Jetta2026185.8″71.3″2,976 lb
Volvo S602025188.2″72.8″4,052 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Corolla bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Corolla are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Corolla or the Subaru WRX?

The 2026 Subaru WRX is 2.8″ longer and 329 lb heavier than the 2026 Corolla.

How much does a used Corolla cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,709 for the 1989–1992 car to $17,502 for the 2019–2026 one, across 5,688 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 56 Corolla model years, 1971 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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