Toyota Corolla Liftback

1987 – 1992 Liftback · Hatchback Japan

The Toyota Corolla Liftback was in production from 1987 to 1992. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 67 to 125 hp. The lightest version weighs only 950 kg. Against its predecessor (1987 – 1992), peak power rose from 105 to 125 hp, and minimum weight went up by 33 kg. It was also available as a sedan.

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Body styleLiftback · Hatchback

Production1987 – 1992

Variants8

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Sedan 1992 – 1997

Key specifications (range)

Power67 – 125 hp

0–100 km/h8.5 – 17.0 s

Top speed154 – 195 km/h

Fuel economy5.7 – 7.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L D 5MT FWD (67 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	67 hp	14.5 s	160	5-speed manual
1.3L 3AT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	17.0 s	154	3-speed automatic
1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	11.7 s	160	5-speed manual
1.3L 5MT FWD (82 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	11.5 s	165	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	10.8 s	175	5-speed manual
1.6L 3AT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	12.7 s	171	3-speed automatic
1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.4 s	175	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	8.5 s	195	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1839 cm3 (112 ci)
Power: 49.3 KW @ 4700 RPM67 HP @ 4700 RPM66 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 90 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM122 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 151.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1295 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6200 RPM75 HP @ 6200 RPM74 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM103 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2169 lbs (984 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3197 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1295 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6200 RPM75 HP @ 6200 RPM74 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM103 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2094.4 lbs (950 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154.7 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1295 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 6000 RPM82 HP @ 6000 RPM80 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 77 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM104 Nm @ 5200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2138.5 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166.6 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 6000 RPM90 HP @ 6000 RPM89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM135 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM142 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2304 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM142 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70SR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2281.8 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173.7 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 6600 RPM125 HP @ 6600 RPM123 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM145 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.7 in (2431 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.6 cuFT (385 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2367.8 lbs (1074 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176.1 g/km

Length4,219 mm

Width1,661 mm

Height1,359 mm

Wheelbase2,431 mm

Curb weight950 – 1,074 kg

Torque103 – 145 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.