XSE AWD
What the XSE adds over the L
| Spec | L | XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.5 cu-ft | 21.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3125 lbs | 3430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3125 lbs | 3430 lbs |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 10.6 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4290 lbs | 4600 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg | 45 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Overall length | 175.6 in | 176.8 in |
| Payload capacity | 1165 lbs | 1170 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion-beam suspension with stabilizer bar | Sport-tuned double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Tire size | 215/65R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Total interior volume | 88.4 cu-ft | 87.3 cu-ft |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power-adjustable heated driver's seat with lumbar support, 5-passenger seating with SofTex®-trimmed/mixed-media 60/40 split fold flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests, 6-way manual driver's seat, All black badging, Ambient lighting, Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror, Black door handles, Black rocker body panels and black overfenders, Black roof rails, Cargo area tonneau cover, Center console with armrest, Chrome side-window frame molding, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, Color-keyed outside door handles with front-row touch-sensor lock and unlock feature, Color-keyed rear spoiler, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, Dual sun visors with sliding extensions, illuminated vanity mirrors, Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT), Four cup holders, Four total USB-C charging outlets, Front automatic dual zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents, Front automatic single-zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents, Heated front seats, Hybrid System Net Horsepower 196 combined net hp, Intermittent rear window wiper, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, LED fog lights, LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB), LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB) with auto on/off feature, LED stop lights, LED taillights, Leather shift knob, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls, Matte-black heated power outside mirrors / Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, One cargo area 120V/150A auxiliary AC power outlet, Overhead console with maplights, Safety Connect® button, Passenger-side glove compartment with light, Premium instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position indicator; TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signal indicator, and warning messages, Privacy glass on rear, side, quarter and liftgate windows
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 61.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 21.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 87.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 64.8 in |
| Overall length | 176.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1987 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 150 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 45 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 10.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 52.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 52.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Sport-tuned double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3430 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4600 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1170 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety1 std · 0 opt
- Electronic Parking Brake
Infotainment3 std · 0 opt
- Four total USB-C charging outlets
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic buttons
- One cargo area 120V/150A auxiliary AC power outlet
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Front automatic dual zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents
- Front automatic single-zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- Heated front seats
- 10-way power-adjustable heated driver's seat with lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat
- 5-passenger seating with SofTex®-trimmed/mixed-media 60/40 split fold flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests
- 6-way manual driver's seat
Interior15 std · 0 opt
- Ambient lighting
- Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror
- Black door handles
- Center console with armrest
- Dual sun visors with sliding extensions, illuminated vanity mirrors
- Four cup holders
- Leather shift knob
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls
- Overhead console with maplights, Safety Connect® button
- Passenger-side glove compartment with light
- Premium instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position indicator; TPMS, Eco Mode indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signal indicator, and warning messages
- Rear folding armrest
- Satin-finish door handles
- Six cup holders
- Standard shift knob
Exterior19 std · 1 opt
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- All black badging
- Black rocker body panels and black overfenders
- Black roof rails
- Chrome side-window frame molding
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Color-keyed outside door handles with front-row touch-sensor lock and unlock feature
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- Intermittent rear window wiper
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- LED fog lights
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB) with auto on/off feature
- LED stop lights
- LED taillights
- Matte-black heated power outside mirrors / Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Privacy glass on rear, side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Spare Tire/Wheel - Tire Repair Kit
- Sport styling with sport front grille, front/rear bumpers, and smoked front Toyota emblem with all-black badging including AWD badge
- Two-tone exterior color with black-painted heated power outside mirrors and black rear spoiler optional
- Color-keyed rear spoiler
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
- Hybrid System Net Horsepower 196 combined net hp
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
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Common questions about the XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE add over the L?
Against the L, 48 features become standard that the L does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.