Is the 2021 Toyota Corolla a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.8 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 16% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $84 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 16% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Corolla a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.1 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.1 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the Corolla a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19,995 | Median $38,950 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | No |
| Length | 182.3 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.6 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 9.7 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Corolla a good commuter car?
Yes. $84 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $84
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 38 mpg, top 18% of 79
Is the Corolla a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.1 in clearance, 56.5 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.6 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Corolla a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Corolla worth the money?
No. Priced 16% above cars like it.
- Price, L FWD
- $19,995
- Predicted price
- $17,177
- Gap
- +$2,818 (+16%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Corolla a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla L FWD | $19,995 | 9.7 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 139 hp |
| Kia Forte FE FWD | $17,890 | 9.1 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Kia Forte5 FE IVT | $18,790 | 9.1 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Volkswagen Jetta S Manual FWD | $18,995 | 9.4 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Hyundai Elantra SE IVT FWD | $19,650 | 8.6 cents | 14.2 cu ft | 147 hp |
Compared with 445 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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