2023 Toyota Corolla
SE FWD
What the SE adds over the LE
| Spec | LE | SE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2955 lbs | 3110 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2955 lbs | 3110 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam rear suspension | Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | P205/55R16 | P225/40R18 |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, Gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color keyed rear spoiler, LED daytime running lights (DRL) accent lighting, LED headlights with LED accent lights, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door hands, Normal and Sport driving modes, Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's and 4-way adjustable passenger's seat and seatback pocket, Single exhaust with dual chrome tips, Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release, Sport mesh black front grill
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 274.3 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 259.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 88.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1987 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 169 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 40 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.6 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P225/40R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3110 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3110 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 2 opt
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, with low light pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection
- Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System
- Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
- Front and rear side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and road edge detection with Sway Warning System
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Auto High Beams
- Child-protector rear door locks
- Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats
- Driver knee airbag
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams
- Head-impact protection structure
- High-tensile-strength steel body panels
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Integrated Backup Camera with projected path
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
- Road Sign Assist
- Star Safety System™ – includes Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brack-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Ten airbags – includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) (LE & SE Package; XSE Standard) optional
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with blind spot monitor optional
- Engine Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Infotainment7 std · 1 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone/music and voice-command steering wheel controls
- 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 6-speaker, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription
- Connected Services — Safety Connect® and Service Connect with up to 10-year trial, 4G network dependent
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Two Front and two rear USB C ports
- JBL® Premium Audio: 9 JBL® speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™ & Amazon Alexa compatible optional
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release
- Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down
- One 12V auxiliary power outlets
- Power door locks with automatic locking feature
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls
Seating2 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cupholders
- Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's and 4-way adjustable passenger's seat and seatback pocket
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Premium instrumentation cluster with speedometer and tachometer, coolant temperature, 4.2-in. Color TFT Multi-Information Display with customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, elapsed time, shift-position; TPMS, eco-indicator, one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signal indicator, and warning messages
- Center console with storage compartment
- Digital clock
- Front and rear door storage pockets
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
- Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door hands
- Overhead console with map lights
- Passenger-side glove compartment
- Two front cup holders
- Two rear cup holders
- Day/night rearview mirrors
- Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
Exterior14 std · 1 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade optional
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
- Color-keyed outside door handles
- Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
- LED daytime running lights (DRL)
- LED daytime running lights (DRL) accent lighting
- LED headlights with LED accent lights
- LED taillights
- Single exhaust with dual chrome tips
- Spare Tire/Wheel – Tire repair kit
- Sport mesh black front grill
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color keyed rear spoiler
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Automatic engine shut-off
- Normal and Sport driving modes
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Corolla. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Toyota Corolla SE add over the LE?
Against the LE, 12 features become standard that the LE does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.