Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Impala
Overview | |
MSRP$20,425 | MSRP$27,060 |
Average price$16,956 | Average price$13,100 |
Listings9516 | Listings3468 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Corolla needs no introduction. With 12 generations spanning over five decades of production, the Corolla is the bestselling nameplate in automotive history. And it continues to be a popular choice for new car buyers looking for a reliable and sensible compact car, competing against other established names like the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, and Volkswagen Jetta for sales. The only significant change for 2022 is the addition of two new colors: Ruby Flare and Windchill Pearl. What hasn’t changed are the number of other choices buyers get. Toyota offers sedan and hatchback body styles, manual and automatic transmissions, and multiple powertrain options—including a hybrid. The Corolla Cross SUV also launched for 2022 but, while it shares a basic platform with the Corolla sedan and hatch, it’s effectively a different vehicle. Finally, you get the expected array of trim levels. The Corolla sedan is available in L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE grades, plus Apex Edition and Nightshade Edition versions of SE and XSE, with more limited options for the Corolla hatchback and hybrid (both of which will be covered separately). For this review, we tested the Apex Edition sedan in its lower SE grade. The Apex is the sportiest Corolla variant, at least until the GR Corolla hot hatchback arrives for the 2023 model year. | |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 139 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 139 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2910 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height58.9 in |
Length182.3 in | Length201.3 in |
Width70.1 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,425 | $27,060 |
Average price | $16,956 | $13,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Toyota Corolla needs no introduction. With 12 generations spanning over five decades of production, the Corolla is the bestselling nameplate in automotive history. And it continues to be a popular choice for new car buyers looking for a reliable and sensible compact car, competing against other established names like the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, and Volkswagen Jetta for sales. The only significant change for 2022 is the addition of two new colors: Ruby Flare and Windchill Pearl. What hasn’t changed are the number of other choices buyers get. Toyota offers sedan and hatchback body styles, manual and automatic transmissions, and multiple powertrain options—including a hybrid. The Corolla Cross SUV also launched for 2022 but, while it shares a basic platform with the Corolla sedan and hatch, it’s effectively a different vehicle. Finally, you get the expected array of trim levels. The Corolla sedan is available in L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE grades, plus Apex Edition and Nightshade Edition versions of SE and XSE, with more limited options for the Corolla hatchback and hybrid (both of which will be covered separately). For this review, we tested the Apex Edition sedan in its lower SE grade. The Apex is the sportiest Corolla variant, at least until the GR Corolla hot hatchback arrives for the 2023 model year. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 139 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
MPG City | 30 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 139 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2910 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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