Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 34.8 in. Class median 35.8 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 8% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 3 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 $103 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 8% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 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 35.8 in | 87 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.1 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 13.1 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | No |
Is the Corolla a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,325 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | No |
| Length | 182.3 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.6 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 9.7 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Corolla a good commuter car?
Yes. $84 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $84
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 38 mpg, top 19% of 85
Is the Corolla a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.3 in clearance, 56.5 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 56 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.6 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | 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 8% above cars like it.
- Price, L FWD
- $20,325
- Predicted price
- $18,742
- Gap
- +$1,583 (+8%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Corolla a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla L FWD | $20,325 | 9.7 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 139 hp |
| Kia Forte FE IVT FWD | $19,090 | 9.1 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Kia Forte5 FE IVT | $19,090 | 9.1 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Hyundai Elantra SE IVT FWD #422498 | $20,200 | 8.6 cents | 14.2 cu ft | 147 hp |
Compared with 473 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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