1998 Toyota Corolla LE 5MT
The 1998 Toyota Corolla LE 5MT is a 120-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual w/overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,798 MSRP.
It makes 120 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
The Corolla measures 174.0 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,459 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,798 ($29,505 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $15,218 ($30,343 *) |
| Destination Charge | $420 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8-liter, inline 4-cylinder (1ZZ-FE) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.17 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.9 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.89 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| Final Drive | 3.72 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 31 MPG |
| Highway | 38 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 | P185/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P185/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,459 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars