| The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling model in history, | | | | engine but all of the models including the XRS are |
| and the 2010 version of the Corolla has two main | | | | listed at 1500 pounds of towing capacity; the binding |
| engine choices. The basic Corolla engine is a 1.8 liter | | | | constraint might be the chassis or back bumper rather |
| V4 which has 132 horsepower at 6000 RPM and has | | | | than the engine. Most people aren't going to be buying |
| 128 foot-pounds of torque. It is the engine on all the | | | | a Corolla to do a lot of towing in the first place, unless |
| Corolla models save the XRS. The various models | | | | it is small trailer for a boat or a small U-Haul style trailer. |
| that use the 1.8 liter engine are all rated at 26 MPG city | | | | The one area where the 2.4 liter engine might come in |
| and either 34 or 35 MPG on the highway. | | | | handy is if you need more power to get around your |
| The XRS comes with a 2.4 liter V4 which lowers the | | | | roads. Hilly terrain might make the extra power |
| estimated mileage to 22 MPG city and 30 MPG | | | | worthwhile, as might a lot of expressway driving |
| highway. However, the extra power moves the | | | | where the ability to accelerate into tight spots in traffic |
| horsepower up to 158 and moves to torque up to 158 | | | | is important. |
| ft-lbs. | | | | The 1.8 liter engine seems to be the more sensible of |
| The merits of the 2.4 liter engine are limited. Being able | | | | the two for customers who are looking for an |
| to tow better might be one reason to upgrade the | | | | economical compact car. |