These are standard specifications for the 2008 Toyota Corolla, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2000 - 2010 |
| Weight : | 2530 lbs | 1147.589 kg |
| MPG City : | 28 |
| MPG Highway : | 37 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.30 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Twin-Cam; VVT-i | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 126 HP (92.736 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum Alloy block and head |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.166 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.904 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.310 |
| 4th Gear : | .885 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.725 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Corolla 4-DR. | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20011228 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V741000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020104 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V627000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly. |
| Consequence | An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V128000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-286. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V127000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-285. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
2008 Toyota Corolla FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Toyota Corolla?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Toyota Corolla? A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has a wheelbase size of 102.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 Toyota Corolla? A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has a length of 178.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 Toyota Corolla? A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has a width of 66.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Toyota Corolla have?A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Toyota Corolla have?A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2008 Toyota Corolla's towing capacity?A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Toyota Corolla? A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla was a .Q: What engine did the 2008 Toyota Corolla have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Toyota Corolla was a Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 126 HP (92.736 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Toyota Corolla have? A: The 2008 Toyota Corolla had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.