Note: The following data were taken straight f/ the 1988 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Brochure
| Corolla Sedan | Corolla Sport Coupe | ||||
| 4-Dr LE Sedan | 4-Dr Deluxe Sedan | 5-Dr Deluxe Wagon | SR5 | GT-S | |
| Body/Frame Construction | Unitized body | ||||
| Steering Type | Rack and pinion, collapsable shaft | Variable ratio rack and pinion, collapsable shaft | |||
| Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
31.5 ft. | 32.1 ft. | |||
| Brakes | Power-assisted Front ventilated discs w/ audible alert alert wear indicators/rear drum |
Power-assisted Front ventilated, 4-wheel discs w/ audible alert wear indicators | |||
| Suspension, Front | MacPherson strut w/ offset coil springs and low-pressure gas-filled shock absorbers | Same as GT-S NOTE: I thought the SR5 didn't come w/ a front swaybar??? |
Same as Corolla w/ front stabilizer bar | ||
| Suspension, Rear | Independent dual link w/ MacPherson struts, low-pressure gas-filled shock absorbers | 4-link w/ lateral track rod, double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar | |||
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder twin cam 16-valve | 4-cylinder twin cam, 16-valve EFI | |||
| Engine Displacement | 1.6L (1587cc) | ||||
| Horsepower (SAE Net) | 90 @ 6000 rpm | 115 @ 6600 rpm | |||
| Torque (SAE Net) | 95 ft-lbs @ 3600 rpm | 100 ft-lbs @ 4800 rpm | |||
| NOTE: Following dimensions are all measured in inches, cu. ft., pounds, and miles per gallon | |||||
| Exterior Wheelbase Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Tread Width (F/R) |
95.7 170.3 65.2 52.2 56.3/55.3 |
95.7 170.3 65.2 52.2 56.3/55.3 |
95.7 171.5 65.2 54.5 56.3/55.3 |
95.7 172.3 65.6 50.4 56.9/56.1 |
95.7 172.3 65.6 50.4 56.9/56.1 |
| Interior (F/R) Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room |
38.4/36.4 40.9/31.6 52.5/52.3 |
38.4/36.4 40.9/31.6 52.5/52.3 |
39.6/39.3 40.9/31.6 53.2/52.7 |
37.9/35.3 42.9/25.8 51.0/51.1 |
37.9/35.3 42.9/25.8 51.0/51.1 |
| Curb Weight (#) 5-spd manual 4-spd auto 3-spd auto |
2242 2317 N/A |
2207 N/A 2246 |
2282 N/A 2321 |
2242 2313 N/A |
2372 N/A N/A |
| Capacities Luggage (seat up) Cargo (seat down) Fuel tank (gallons) |
12.7 N/A 13.2 |
12.7 N/A 13.2 |
26.1 64.5 13.2 |
11.7 N/A 13.2 |
11.7 N/A 13.2 |
| Tires | 175/70SR13 | 155SR13 | 175/70SR13 | 185/60HR14 | |
| Mileage Estimates (city/highway) |
5-spd man: 30/35 4-spd auto: 27/34 |
5-spd man: 30/35 3-spd auto: 27/30 |
5-spd man: 27/34 4-spd auto: 27/34 |
5-spd man: 25/29 NOTE: I never get < 28 even when autox'ing | |