Toyota Corolla FX Compact V (E80) 1.6 GT 16V (121 Hp)

Overall Rating

7.8 / 10

Safety N/A / 5

Not Rated

Engine 4.5 / 5

Value 4.0 / 5

Performance 3.0 / 5

Comfort 3.0 / 5

People\'s Opinion 2.6 / 5

Toyota Corolla:

The Toyota Corolla is a series of compact cars manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla has been the world's best-selling automobile nameplate of all time since 1997, when it surpassed the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris....(Read more on Wikipedia)

FX Compact V (E80) Overview:

Toyota Corolla (FX Compact V (E80)). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 GT 16V (121 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

This 4A-GEC engine is the clear performance leader, offering spirited acceleration and a rev-happy nature. It transforms the compact into a genuine hot hatch for its era.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is respectable for a performance-oriented engine of its time, though not its primary focus. Expect moderate consumption under spirited driving.

Best Use Case: Enthusiast driving, spirited weekend trips, or for those seeking a fun daily driver with a sporty edge.

Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 12% Neutral: 59% Issues: 29%

2.6 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 17 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👍 POSITIVE

It’s true. It’s like a rite of passage. I had a 98 rolla and drove that bitch to extinction. I did so much shit to it when I was younger, I abused it and it never let me down. I had doubts as to how far I’d feel like taking it but I drove that shit on hella road trips surprisingly. It was a good car, loyal. No issues ever. Just get the oil change and you good. I miss it, I’ll never forget when I w

😐 NEUTRAL

The corrolla is and always has been a car you buy because you don't really care. It's a car. It gets good gas mileage. It won't break down. It's safe. It's not aggressively ugly in any way. You can't point at anything that is "wrong" with it. It is a turkey and cheese sandwich on white bread and that's exactly what many people want.

👍 POSITIVE

I'll give it to Toyota that the Corolla looks much better this year. Much better.

👎 NEGATIVE

"Trust us, no one will look at your Corolla XSE and think "basic transportation." Everyone is always going to think Corollas are basic transportation.......

👎 NEGATIVE

ITT: Toyota's car literally never known for sportiness in the past 20 years is beaten by the car known for entry level sportiness for the past twenty+ years. Boy you can read these upvote trends just based on the fucking threads that come out like 2 days earlier. First it was the TOYOTA COROLLA IS THE WORST EUROPEAN SPORTS CAR thread, now it's this shit. Same thing happened with the transmissio

👎 NEGATIVE

Newsflash: the Civic has always been more of a performer than the Corolla, but oddly enough more than 50% of the population doesn’t care about performance.

👎 NEGATIVE

Corolla's are one of the least joyful cars to drive. Absolutely hate those things. Had one as a loaner once and it was a newer one, 2018.......no, never again.

😐 NEUTRAL

Title is 1 M km less than it should be.

😐 NEUTRAL

Can't even get the title correctly

😐 NEUTRAL

This isn’t interesting, it’s a Toyota, this is normal.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
• Practical and spacious hatchback design for its class
• Fuel-efficient diesel engine options available
• Sporty and engaging 1.6 GT 16V variant
• Compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park

Cons:

• Basic safety features by modern standards
• Dated interior design and amenities
• Base engines (especially diesels) are very slow
• Ride comfort can be firm on rough roads
• Limited availability of parts for specific trims today

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (E70): 1983 - 1983).

General:
Brand:	Toyota
Model:	Corolla
Generation:	FX Compact V (E80)
Modification (Engine):	1.6 GT 16V (121 Hp)
Start of production:	1985
End of production:	1987
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	3

Engine:
Power:	121 Hp Same horsepower
Engine Model/Code:	4A-GEC More details about the engine 4A-GEC
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:	3.7 l
Coolant:	6 l