2016 Toyota Corolla S Plus 6MT
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- Photo: 2015 Toyota Corolla LE in Slate Metallic, front left, 2024-10-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Corolla 1.8 USDM Corps Diplomatique (51702736307) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Toyota Corolla LE in Slate Metallic, rear left, 2024-10-22 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Toyota Corolla LE (facelift), rear 3.31.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Toyota Corolla S interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Toyota Corolla S Plus 6MT is a 132-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,665 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Corolla measures 183.1 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,855 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,665 ($29,338 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,550 ($30,536 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8-liter, inline 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.538 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.913 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.971 |
| 5th Gear | 0.714 |
| 6th Gear | 0.619 |
| Reverse | 3.333 |
| Final Drive | 4.214 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc, 10.8 in. |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.8 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.2 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in. Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in. Alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/45R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,855 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 43.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 17, 2020 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
NHTSA campaign 20V024000
215 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota COROLLA (66 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 44 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 65 |
| Service Brakes | 30 |
| Seat Belts | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Steering | 22 |
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 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.