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Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
2022 mid-cycle refresh with updated infotainment and driver assistance features
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Sedan
4-door Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
1430 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
4-door Sedan
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Length
4630 mm
4650 mm
Width
1780 mm
1780 mm
Height
1435 mm
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
1855 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
425 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
1 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
948 mm
955 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1036 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
891 mm
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
corolla
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Smart Key
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch GR Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
8
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
2.0L Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1987 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
87.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
139.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Gearbox
CVT
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
14 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric/Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual multi-way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Infotainment System
12.3
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.1
Infotainment Display
12.3
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.1
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Sedan
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch GR Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
GR Sport Spoiler
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
LED
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/40 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch GR Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Wheel Type
-
18-inch GR Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
18-inch GR Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch GR Alloy
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
Yes
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
Yes
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
Yes
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
148 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
0
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
Not confirmed
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Ownership Role
Top
Private and family
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
615000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
590200
615000
Starting Price Zar
590200
615000
Spec
Corolla
Corolla Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and Corolla Sedan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 46 vs Corolla Sedan 52.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs Corolla Sedan 54.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs Corolla Sedan 98.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs Corolla Sedan 59.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs Corolla Sedan 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Corolla leads by 4 points
Corolla and Corolla Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Corolla Sedan +6
Efficiency
Corolla +42
Safety
Corolla Sedan +8
Practicality
Level
Ownership
Level
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
Corolla Sedan
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 63 pts for Corolla Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla leads. However, Corolla Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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