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Toyota Corsa Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1982) — First Generation

The first-generation Toyota Corsa is a compact city car you can consider as a Sedan 2-doors or Mini 3-doors. Both bodies keep a simple gasoline layout for daily driving.

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Toyota Corsa Engines and Transmissions

You will find a typical Toyota Corsa engine here as a 1.5-liter gasoline unit with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain. On the Sedan 2-doors, choose a 1.5 MT manual or 1.5 AT automatic transmission; the Mini 3-doors example uses the 1.5 MT powertrain for more direct control.

Sedan 2-doors — Toyota Corsa Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Toyota Corsa Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1452 cm³80 hp58 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1452 cm³80 hp58 kW118 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Mini 3-doors — Toyota Corsa Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Toyota Corsa Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.5 MTGasoline1452 cm³80 hp58 kW118 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1452 cm³80 hp58 kW118 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Toyota Corsa Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Toyota Corsa Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Toyota Corsa Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.5 MT3990 mm1555 mm1375 mm2500 mm830 kg1105 kg165 mm
1.5 AT3990 mm1555 mm1375 mm2500 mm830 kg1105 kg165 mm

Mini 3-doors — Toyota Corsa Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Toyota Corsa Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.5 MT3960 mm1555 mm1355 mm2500 mm830 kg1105 kg165 mm
1.5 AT3960 mm1555 mm1355 mm2500 mm830 kg1105 kg165 mm