2018 Toyota Corolla SE 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 2018 Toyota Corolla SE 6MT is a 132-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,765 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 132 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Corolla measures 183.1 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,860 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,765 |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,695 |
| Destination Charge | $930 |
| 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 | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 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 | 6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,860 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
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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
Jan 13, 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Jun 28, 2019 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
NHTSA campaign 19V503000
135 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA (26 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Fuel System | 15 |
| Gasoline | 15 |
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 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.