Performance Specs

Just because the 2020 Toyota Corolla is built for efficiency, that doesn’t mean that drivers will be stuck with bland performance specifications. The base powertrain for the 2020 Corolla is a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine attached to a continuously variable transmission. It will make 139 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque while recording up to 30 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway. A more powerful engine is also available for the all-new Corolla. The SE and XSE models will employ a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine which can be attached to a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT. Both gear-changers will allow for 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque to be produced.

On the other hand, the 2019 Nissan Sentra is only available with one engine option, a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine. It also offers the same pair of transmissions options as the 2020 Corolla. The 2019 Sentra is rated to make 124 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. Under the best conditions, the 2019 Nissan Sentra can record 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.