2009 Toyota Corolla | Engine

 Most editions of the 2009 Toyota Corolla have a 1.8 liter, 16 valve engine with output of 132 horsepower (at 6,000 rpm) and 128 pound-feet of torque. Being a compact car, the vehicle doesn’t have a very high powered engine (it is in line with competitor’s engines), but it is very fuel efficient, boosting 27 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 35 mpg highway (both are EPA estimates). All trims of the 2009 Toyota Corolla run on 87-octane fuel. The 2009 Toyota Corolla has the options of four or five speed automatic transmission or 5 speed manual and contains a four cylinder Dual WT-i engine. Sequential shifting also comes with the automatic transmission package. All transmission types also have overdrive capabilities, the two automatic ones with ECT-i intelligence.

      Two of the trims for the 2009 Toyota Corolla have more power under the hood, since they are sportier. The 2009 Toyota Corolla S and the Corolla XRS both have 158 horsepower engines (also at 6,000 rpm). These are both 2.4L engines with four cylinders and are a complete redesign for this year’s model. One of the newer innovations installed into these engines is Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (also known as VVT-i). A device using this technology is placed on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. This helps the engine achieve more power in a much more economically friendly manner. They give the car an extra boost of power, but as a payoff they also consume more gasoline. EPA estimates say that the Corolla S and XRS will get 22 miles per gallon city and 30 highway. Most critics have given the 2009 Toyota Corolla good reviews when it comes to the engine and performance. The fuel economy is especially surprising since this year’s model weighs approximately 200 pounds more than the 2008 Toyota Corolla and also, this year’s mpg tests are much tougher due to more rigid conditions placed by the EPA. Despite these obstacles the 2009 Toyota Corolla uses only about 1 more mpg than last year’s edition. Critics have also been gleeful about the quality of the engine, but that is almost a given with Toyota nowadays. One down point may be the new electric power steering system. Known as electronic power steering (EPS), it is being used in many compact cars nowadays including the Honda Civic. Many have said that it takes away from the feel of driving the car, although it is good for gasoline usage. Others argue that EPS is good if tuned correctly, but most people that believe that still don’t think the 2009 Toyota Corolla’s EPS is good. Other than that most critics have given the 2009 Toyota Corolla great reviews and another successful year is expected from the Japanese car company. The Toyota Corolla has never been a car for racers and enthusiasts. It is more of the daily reliable car and the 2009 Toyota Corolla is no exception to this. It is a great buy for anyone looking for an efficient and reliable compact car.