Toyota Corolla 1987–1992 car dimensions: 4215 mm long, 1655 mm wide and 1365 mm high. Unladen weight is 970 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has low-mounted cloth front bucket seats with mild support and a narrow center console. The rear bench is split-folding and seats three. Instruments include basic gauges with tachometer on higher grades. HVAC controls and stereo sit in the center stack. Air conditioning and cruise control are available on some grades. Power windows and locks appear on mid and upper trims. No electronic driver aids are listed.
Boot space is 385 litres with seats up. The split-folding rear bench expands the load area for larger items.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg and unbraked is 450 kg. Payload sits around 480 kg depending on engine and market. The liftback layout suits light family and everyday loads with the folding rear seats.
The cabin has soft-touch surfaces and velour or thick knitted fabric seats on higher grades. Front bucket seats sit low with mild side support, height adjustment and lumbar support. They recline nearly flat. The rear split-folding bench seats three adults with adequate room. Soundproofing and a digitally optimised body cut noise and vibration for a quiet ride. Ergonomic layout includes a rake-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable belt anchors, central power window switches, storage spots and cup holders.
Petrol engines from 1.3 to 1.6 litres plus 1.8-litre diesel depending on market
50-litre fuel tank
Front disc brakes standard, ventilated on higher-power versions. rear drums
Three-point front belts with height adjusters. three-point outer rear belts and centre lap belt
ABS on some higher grades
Crumple zones, reinforced passenger cage and side door beams
Engines cover a range of petrol units and a diesel option by market, paired with four- or five-speed manuals or three- or four-speed automatics. The tank holds 50 litres. The car delivers solid efficiency for its class with the available powertrains.
Servicing stays straightforward and low-cost thanks to simple, durable mechanicals. All-round independent MacPherson strut suspension received revised geometry and damping for better ride and handling. Some high grades offered TEMS electronic damping. Corrosion protection used electrodeposition primer for longer body life.
Safety kit centres on three-point belts with front height adjusters, outer rear three-points and a centre lap belt. The body uses crumple zones front and rear plus a rigid safety cage. Side-impact door beams appeared on later cars. ABS was offered on select higher grades. Driver airbag was optional in limited North American trims from 1990 but not standard globally.
The car is easy to keep running with strong reliability and cheap parts. Watch body rust over time as the main long-term issue. Regular oil and filter changes plus brake and suspension checks keep it dependable.
Length 4215 mm, Width 1655 mm, Height 1365 mm, Wheelbase 2430 mm (Corolla 1987–1992)
Sources: manufacturer data, ADAC.de and autoevolution.com, drom.ru confirms dimensions/suspension.