Toyota Corolla for 2018

The 2018 Toyota Corolla remains fresh after its update last year. The smart engine delivers 132 horsepower while also allowing very good fuel economy in the class. The top earner can claim 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. In 2017, the Corolla was the only small sedan with crash avoidance features as standards. This year a few competitors added a standard autobrake, but most are lagging behind. Every Corolla comes with a forward collision warning, pedestrian watch, and related automatic braking system. Likewise, every model has a lane watch with a lane assist. Adding even more value, all Corollas have adaptive cruise control and self-regulating high beams. 2018 Corollas have earned their five-star federal safety rating and have more airbags than most competitors.

Only Toyota offers resilient SofTex fabric. This leather-look upholstery resists stains and moisture. It will stand the test of time and use, offering long wear to match the long life of your Corolla. Advanced voice recognition and steering wheel controls perform backup for the touchscreen audio system. Every time you shift into reverse, a rearview camera is ready to show you the safest way. Only Corollas come with two years of free standard maintenance from ToyotaCare.

With its high-value packaging at affordable prices, the 2018 Toyota Corolla earns its place at the top of the class.

Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Accent

The Toyota Corolla is rated among the best to own while the Accent is rated average. Corollas can claim these advantages over the Accent:

• Safety Sense (Autobrake, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise, Automatic High Beams)
• Passenger volume (97.5 vs. 95.8 cu.ft.)
• Rear legroom (41.4 vs. 35.7 inches)
• Ground Clearance (6.7 vs. 5.3 inches)
• Fuel Economy (32 mpg combined vs. 29 mpg combined)
• 5-star crash test rating

Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic

This intense rivalry continues even as the Corolla pulls ahead in several areas. Both have good safety records, comparable warranties, and dash tech. When you compare prices, remember the Corolla doesn’t ask you to pay extra for an automatic transmission. Corolla advantages over the Civic include:

• Safety Sense
• Better price-to-value ratio
• Rear legroom (five inches)
• Front Knee Airbags
• Power-defrost Mirrors

Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Focus

While the Ford Focus claims its American ancestry, the 2018 Toyota Corolla has been made in the United States for decades. Corollas pull ahead with these advantages:

• Safety Sense
• Passenger Volume (97.5 vs. 90.7 cu.ft.)
• Rear Legroom (44.1 vs 33.2 inches)
• Fuel Economy (32 vs. 28 mpg combined)
• Vehicle Speed Proportional Power Steering
• Sharper turn radius
• Lower 5-Year Cost to Own

Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte

The Corolla and Forte go head to head with pricing, 5-star crash ratings, and fuel efficiency. Here’s how the Corolla base edition stands up to the Forte:

• Safety Sense
• Vehicle Speed Proportional Power Steering
• Lower Package Upgrade Costs
• Entune™ Dash Technology
• Lower 5-Year Cost to Own

Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda3

The Mazda3 now offers an autobrake. The sedan also matches the Corolla’s 5-star safety rating, but it doesn’t have as many airbags. It can claim greater fuel efficiency, but it charges a premium to shoppers who want it. Corollas can claim these advantages:

• Passenger Volume (97.5 vs. 96.3 cu.ft.)
• Rear Leg Room (41.4 vs. 35.8 inches)
• Lane Assist
• Self-Regulating High Beams
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Sharper turn radius