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Curb Weight | 2530 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 90.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 178.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1500 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.9 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 26 mpg | ||
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Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 29 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
4 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 126 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 122 @ 4200 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re looking for a compact sedan with a reputation for reliability, great resale value and good fuel economy, the 2008 Toyota Corolla tops a very short list.
If you’re looking for a small sedan with cutting-edge styling and a long list of standard features, the Corolla may not be your cup of tea. Those looking for a more stylish interior and the latest high-end options might want to check out the Mazda Mazda3 or Volkswagen Rabbit.
![]() Used 2008 Toyota Corolla CE Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2011 Hyundai Sonata | ![]() Used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | ![]() Used 2010 Dodge Charger | ||
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| Price | $4,875 | $4,350 | $4,050 | $3,200 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 34/Hwy 39/Comb 36 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 126 @ 6000 RPM | 206 @ 6000 RPM | 108 @ 6400 RPM | 250 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | V6, HO, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD |