1998 Toyota Corolla VE 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 2000 Toyota Corolla VE, front 5.12.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '98-'00 Toyota Corolla Driving School Car by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Toyota Corolla VE, rear 5.12.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Toyota Corolla VE in Venetian Red Pearl, Rear Right, 06-07-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Corolla CE 1999 Canada dashboard2 by Tinss, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Toyota Corolla VE 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 $11,908 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 2,415 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,908 ($23,743 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $12,328 ($24,580 *) |
| 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 | P175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P175/65R14 |
| 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 | 2,415 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Toyota Corolla VE 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Aug 11, 2008 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA campaign 06E065000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
233 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota COROLLA (37 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 24 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 62 |
| Structure | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Hydraulic | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.