Toyota Corolla twelfth generation

Toyota Corolla twelfth generation
Photo: Anthony Levrot / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Toyota Corolla twelfth generation (2020–2027): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in Canada.

Model codes: E210 · Sold in: Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,370–4,650 mm RDW4,380–4,640 mm TC4,370–4,720 mm
Width1,790–1,830 mm RDW1,760–1,790 mm TC1,745–1,805 mm
Height1,440–1,620 mm RDW1,420–1,440 mm TC1,420–1,460 mm
Wheelbase2,640–2,700 mm RDW2,640–2,700 mm TC2,640–2,750 mm
Front track1,530 mm ASTRA1,520–1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,530 mm ASTRA1,520–1,600 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,260–1,420 kg RDW1,315–1,395 kg TC1,240–1,560 kg
Mass in running order1,360–1,520 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,820–1,970 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer750–1,300 kg ASTRA––
Towing, unbraked trailer450–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Boot space––361 L
Luggage space (EPA)–340–765 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–1,897–2,520 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed170–180 km/h RDW–180–195 km/h
Torque142–190 Nm ASTRA–142–206 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 195/65R15, 225/40R18, 225/50R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2020–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years95.0% (94.8–95.2)92.2%47,529
4–5 years94.4% (94.2–94.7)91.0%43,529

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres22.8%22.3%
Brakes9.5%13.0%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.2%5.9%
Lights and electrics3.1%4.5%
Suspension1.0%3.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

814 complaints for model years 2020–2026. 86 crashes · 7 fires · 73 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Engine 193
  • Electrical system 105
  • Airbags 101
  • Transmission and drivetrain 97
  • Brakes 73
  • Steering 47

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Toyota Corolla twelfth generation

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026Subcompact1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle229 g/km
2025–2026Subcompact1.6 LPetrol8-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle245 g/km
2020–2026Compact1.8 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)4.5–7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle106–170 g/km
2020–2026Compact2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.7–7.0 L/100 km 5-cycle158–164 g/km
2020–2022Compact1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.1 L/100 km 5-cycle165 g/km
2020–2022Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4–7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle172–179 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.