Toyota Corolla VII (E100) 1.6 Si (114 Hp)

Overall Rating

7.8 / 10

Safety N/A / 5

Not Rated

Engine 4.0 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.0 / 5

Comfort 3.5 / 5

People\'s Opinion 3.3 / 5

Toyota Corolla:

The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)

VII (E100) Overview:

Toyota Corolla (VII (E100)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1005 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 Si (114 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

Strong performance for a compact sedan of its time, offering brisk acceleration and confident highway merging.

Fuel Economy

Decent fuel economy for its power output, balanced for mixed driving conditions.

Best Use Case: Balanced for both city commuting and highway cruising.

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 33% Neutral: 50% Issues: 17%

3.3 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 12 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

2014 Corolla here, closing in on 120,000miles and the only repair I’ve had to make was during covid when mice ate some wires because my car sat in the driveway too long. If I’m being honest I’m painfully bored of the car at this point and on the verge of buying something much less practical but the corolla has been such a champ for me for 7+ years now.

👍 POSITIVE

The reason why uses Corolla’s cost so much now is because of posts like this

👍 POSITIVE

It’s true. It’s like a rite of passage. I had a 98 rolla and drove that bitch to extinction. I did so much shit to it when I was younger, I abused it and it never let me down. I had doubts as to how far I’d feel like taking it but I drove that shit on hella road trips surprisingly. It was a good car, loyal. No issues ever. Just get the oil change and you good. I miss it, I’ll never forget when I w

😐 NEUTRAL

The corrolla is and always has been a car you buy because you don't really care. It's a car. It gets good gas mileage. It won't break down. It's safe. It's not aggressively ugly in any way. You can't point at anything that is "wrong" with it. It is a turkey and cheese sandwich on white bread and that's exactly what many people want.

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I just read the article to see where the civic really gets the winning advantage over the corolla and there is no punch line lol Stupid article I rather the Corolla and not worry about the turbo problems 200,000 down the road Then again I would never buy a car and own for that long

👍 POSITIVE

I'll give it to Toyota that the Corolla looks much better this year. Much better.

😐 NEUTRAL

"Trust us, no one will look at your Corolla XSE and think "basic transportation." Everyone is always going to think Corollas are basic transportation.......

👎 NEGATIVE

Corolla's are one of the least joyful cars to drive. Absolutely hate those things. Had one as a loaner once and it was a newer one, 2018.......no, never again.

😐 NEUTRAL

This isn’t interesting, it’s a Toyota, this is normal.

😐 NEUTRAL

The ultimate test of good maintenance and luck.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Exceptional reliability and durability
• Good fuel economy across most engines
• Practical and spacious interior for its class
• Low maintenance costs
• Comfortable ride quality

Cons:

• Dated styling by modern standards
• Basic safety features compared to newer cars
• Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines/automatic
• Lack of modern amenities and technology
• Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatch VII (E100): 1992 - 1995).

General:
Brand:	Toyota
Model:	Corolla
Generation:	VII (E100)
Modification (Engine):	1.6 Si (114 Hp)
Start of production:	1995
End of production:	1997
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Sedan
Seats:	5
Doors:	4

Engine:
Power:	114 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:	71.8 Hp/l [25mm less]
Torque:	145 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:	4A-FE More details about the engine 4A-FE
Engine displacement:	1587
Number of cylinders:	4
Engine configuration:	Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel injection system:	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Engine oil capacity:	3.3 l
Coolant:	5 l
Engine layout:	Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:	81 mm mm
Piston Stroke:	77 mm mm
Compression ratio:	9.5:1

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:	8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:	5.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:	7.3 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:	10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:	10 sec
Maximum speed:	195 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:	8.8 kg/Hp, 113.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:	6.9 kg/Nm, 144.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:	9.5 sec

Space:
Kerb Weight:	1005
Max. weight:	1555
Max load:	550
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:	420 l
Fuel tank capacity:	50 l

Size:
Length:	4270 mm mm [25mm less]
Width:	1685 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:	1380 mm mm [5mm more]
Wheelbase:	2465 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:	1460 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1450 mm

Powertrain:
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel	Front wheel drive
Number of gears	5
Transmission type	Manual
Front brakes	Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakes	Drum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires size	185/65 R14
Front suspension	Spring-loaded rack
Rear suspension	Spring Strut