Corolla or Camry: Which Toyota Sedan Is Right for You?

Shopping for a new car is an exciting time, although picking the right model for your lifestyle can be a challenge. If you’re comparing the Corolla and Camry from the Toyota lineup, take a look at a few of the key differences to help you make a more informed decision.

Size

One of the key differences between the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry is the size. The Corolla is a compact sedan, while the Camry is a midsize. The length of the Camry is between 192 and 194 inches, while the Corolla checks in at 182 inches in length. You’ll mainly notice this size difference in the rear seat, as the Camry provides more space for taller passengers or bulkier child car seats. In fact, the Camry has about 3.2 inches in legroom in the rear over the Corolla.

Both sedans can seat five. The cargo volume also differs, with the Camry offering 15.1 cubic feet and the Corolla offering 13.1, so if you have a lot of bulky or large items to transport, the Camry is more likely to give you the needed space.

Cabin Features

The latest models of both sedan options come with appealing new features. The Camry offers a more extensive range of tech features than the Corolla, although both feature a 7-inch touch screen for the infotainment system and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. With the Camry, you also get Android Auto as a standard feature, which is currently not available on the Corolla.

If you want a more luxurious cabin, upgrade with features available on either model, such as leather upholstery, a premium JBL audio system, and a wireless charging pad. With the Camry, a cold weather package is available, which includes heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated side mirrors.

Safety Equipment

Both the Corolla and the Camry come equipped with Toyota’s Safety Sense package, which includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, a traffic sign reader, dynamic radar cruise control, and lane departure warning with steering assist. Additional options on the Camry include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, and rear automatic braking.

Power and Performance

Beneath the hood of most Camry models is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 184 pound-feet of torque and 203 horsepower. An optional 3.5-liter V-6 unit can be had on the XSE and XLE, which makes 267 pound-feet of torque and 301 horsepower. With both engines, an eight-speed automatic transmission is standard.

The Corolla has a standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, rating at 126 pound-feet of torque and 139 horsepower, while a 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available as an upgrade. This unit pumps out 151 pound-feet of torque and 169 horsepower. These engines both feature a continuously variable transmission, although you can get a six-speed manual.

At Toyota of Kingsport, you can test drive the latest Camry and Corolla models to better determine which vehicle will best fit with your lifestyle and needs. We have a wide selection of both vehicles available, ready for you to take out for a drive.

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