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Toyota Corolla Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1987) — Fifth Generation

The fifth-generation Toyota Corolla spans sedans, coupes, liftbacks and three-door and five-door hatchbacks. Body style matters for passenger access and loading convenience, but the engine, transmission and drivetrain also deserve attention when choosing a version.

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Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Among the Toyota Corolla engine and transmission choices, the gasoline 1.3 MT Liftback combines manual gear selection with rear-wheel drive. Automatic shifting eases driving in stop-start traffic: gasoline examples include the front-wheel-drive 1.3 AT Sedan and rear-wheel-drive 1.3 AT Liftback. These illustrate why similar version names do not necessarily mean the same drivetrain.

Liftback — Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Liftback Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1332 cm³75 hp55 kW115 N⋅mManualRWD
1.3 ATGasoline1332 cm³75 hp55 kW115 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
1.5 ATGasoline1452 cm³75 hp55 kW118 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
1.5 MTGasoline1452 cm³75 hp55 kW118 N⋅mManualRWD

Coupe — Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1452 cm³75 hp55 kW118 N⋅mManualRWD
1.5 ATGasoline1452 cm³75 hp55 kW118 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1578 cm³125 hp92 kW142 N⋅mManualRWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³116 hp85 kWNot providedAutomaticRWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³116 hp85 kWNot providedManualRWD

Sedan — Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1295 cm³75 hp55 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1839 cm³64 hp47 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1295 cm³75 hp55 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³69 hp51 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1452 cm³83 hp61 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1452 cm³83 hp61 kW118 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³73 hp54 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³84 hp62 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³84 hp62 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1800 cm³58 hp43 kWNot providedManualFWD

Hatchback 3-door — Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1295 cm³75 hp55 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1295 cm³75 hp55 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1578 cm³120 hp88 kW142 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1800 cm³58 hp43 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1839 cm³64 hp47 kWNot providedManualFWD

Hatchback 5-door — Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Toyota Corolla Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
1.8 MTDiesel1839 cm³64 hp47 kWManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³73 hp54 kWManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³84 hp62 kWManualFWD
1.8 MTDiesel1800 cm³58 hp43 kWManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1300 cm³69 hp51 kWManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³73 hp54 kWAutomaticFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³84 hp62 kWAutomaticFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1600 cm³86 hp63 kWAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1600 cm³86 hp63 kWManualFWD

Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Liftback — Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Liftback Toyota Corolla Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4205 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.3 AT4205 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.5 AT4205 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.5 MT4205 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm

Coupe — Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Coupe Toyota Corolla Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.5 MT4180 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.5 AT4180 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.6 MT4180 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.6 AT4180 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm
1.6 MT4180 mm1625 mm1335 mm2400 mm150 mm

Sedan — Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Sedan Toyota Corolla Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.8 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.3 AT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.3 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.5 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided160 mm
1.5 AT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided160 mm
1.6 AT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mm883 kg150 mm
1.6 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.6 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.6 AT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm
1.8 MT4140 mm1610 mm1385 mm2430 mmNot provided150 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Toyota Corolla Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT3970 mm1656 mm1380 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.3 AT3970 mm1656 mm1380 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 MT3970 mm1656 mm1380 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.8 MT3970 mm1656 mm1380 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.8 MT3970 mm1656 mm1380 mm2430 mm150 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Toyota Corolla Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Toyota Corolla Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.8 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.8 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.3 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 AT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 AT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 AT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm
1.6 MT3970 mm1635 mm1385 mm2430 mm150 mm