2010 Toyota Corolla XLE vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE and 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE. 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE | 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
