2016 Toyota Corolla
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is a midsize car, rated at 34 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 34
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $22,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Corolla |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 30 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 40 |
| Combined MPG | 34 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 263 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1850 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Corolla | 31 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Corolla | 32 MPG combined |
| Corolla | 30 MPG combined |
| Corolla | 31 MPG combined |
| Corolla LE Eco | 34 MPG combined |
| Corolla LE Eco | 33 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 30 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 40 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 8% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $19,800
- Total interest
- $3,445
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≈ $1,182/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE20V024000 · 2020-01-17
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is EPA-rated at 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway).
Is the 2016 Toyota Corolla reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Toyota Corolla. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Toyota Corolla costs roughly $1,182 per year to fuel, or about $5,912 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC