Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM34,244 move from the RM110,556 Toyota Corolla E170 to the RM144,800 Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift chiefly buys safety and day-to-day equipment: seven airbags and stability control replace two airbags without stability control, while adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a 360-degree camera and dual-zone air-conditioning make the newer cabin easier to live with. Its rear double-wishbone suspension and 17-inch wheels are meaningful chassis upgrades. The outgoing car is 95 kg lighter, has 2 hp and 1 Nm more, plus a 55-litre tank, but those are narrow wins.
Pick the Toyota Corolla E170 if a lower RM110,556 entry price, a 55-litre fuel tank and marginally stronger 139 hp/173 Nm outputs matter more than modern safety equipment.
Pick the Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift if you want seven airbags, stability control, adaptive cruise control and the more sophisticated double-wishbone rear suspension.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Corolla E170 RM110,556; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift RM144,800.
- Safety: Toyota Corolla E170 has 2 airbags and no stability control; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift has 7 airbags and stability control.
- Rear suspension: Toyota Corolla E170 uses a torsion beam; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift uses double wishbones.
- Wheels and tyres: Toyota Corolla E170 has 16-inch alloys with 205/55R16 tyres; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift has 17-inch alloys with 225/45R17 tyres.
- Kerb weight and tank: Toyota Corolla E170 is 1,270 kg with a 55-litre tank; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift is 1,365 kg with a 50-litre tank.
- Power and torque: Toyota Corolla E170 makes 139 hp and 173 Nm; Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift makes 137 hp and 172 Nm.
E170
- RM34,244 cheaper to buy
- 95 kg lighter at 1,270 kg
- 55-litre tank, 5 litres larger
- Only 2 airbags and no stability control versus 7 airbags and stability control
- Torsion-beam rear suspension instead of double wishbones
- No adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera or rear air vents
E210 Facelift
- 7 airbags and stability control
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go
- Double-wishbone rear suspension, 17-inch wheels and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM34,244 more
- 95 kg heavier at 1,365 kg
- 50-litre fuel tank versus 55 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM110,556✓ | RM144,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM279 | RM279 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 4-cylinder, In-line, 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,798 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 6,400 rpm✓ | 137 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 173 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 6.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 153 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,270 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres | 470 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16 | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control | 5 stars✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline, 60:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 6 speakers | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear, with Auto Up/Down & Jam Protection (Driver Only) | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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E170 vs E210 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota Corolla E170 or Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift better?
The Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift is the better-equipped and safer choice, adding five airbags, stability control, adaptive cruise control and a double-wishbone rear suspension. The E170 makes sense chiefly as the cheaper, lighter alternative.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift costs RM34,244 more than the Toyota Corolla E170: RM144,800 against RM110,556.
Which Corolla is safer?
The Toyota Corolla E210 Facelift is clearly safer on specification, with seven airbags and stability control. The Toyota Corolla E170 has two airbags and lacks stability control, despite both carrying five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP ratings.
