1996 Toyota Corolla Base 5MT
The 1996 Toyota Corolla Base 5MT is a 100-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual w/overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,728 MSRP.
It makes 100 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
The Corolla measures 172.0 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,315 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,728 ($26,365 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6-liter, inline 4-cylinder (4A-FE) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 77.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/overdrive |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in. Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in. Steel |
| Tires Front | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172 in |
| Width | 66.3 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,315 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars