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If you want to upgrade your Jacksonville, Florida, commute with a new sedan, the Toyota’s Avalon and Corolla models have a lot to offer. Their trim configurations and amenities are so many that you might find it challenging to sift through the many features of both vehicles. That’s why we’ve put together this comparison to help you better understand these exceptional cars and make an informed decision.
Curb Appeal
Toyota’s full-size sedan, Avalon, comes in six trim levels, three of which use gasoline power and the rest a hybrid powertrain. Every trim features an aggressive front fascia marked by sharp lines and signature grilles. LED reflector beam headlights and LED daytime running lights also come on every variant. Yet the XSE Nightshade Hybrid and the Touring offer stylish smoked chrome bezels.
A low, wide stance, side body contours, and 17-, 18-, or 19-inch alloy wheels in various styles give the Avalon its athletic profile. At the same time, a rear spoiler reinforces the elegance and performance of the rear fascia and its LED taillights.
The compact Corolla’s seven trims pop with sporty styling cues, from the aggressive front fascia — featuring black front grille with a sport mesh insert — to the low-profile 17- and 18-inch wheels. There are also subtle design differences across the board, though only one trim uses a hybrid powertrain. What’s more, The Corolla comes with LED headlights and LED accent lights, which let you see and be seen.
Corolla’s Apex draws on sport-inspired performance, while the Nightshade boasts black-out trim that turns heads along the boulevard. The top trim, XSE, comes with signature amenities such as a bronze body kit, black flow-form wheels, and a lowered, sport-tuned suspension.
Interior Comfort and Convenience
Slipping into the Avalon cabin, you’re enveloped in the ergonomic comfort of Toyota’s SofTex upholstery, a durable yet beautiful synthetic material. The top trim, Limited, comes with premium leather for a refined look and feel. Also, every Avalon has a leather-wrapped steering wheel with all your infotainment and cruise controls. Genuine aluminum and wood trim, ambient lighting, and heated and ventilated seats create a sophisticated ambiance.
In-vehicle tech runs through the 7-inch touch screen on the base model and a 9-inch touch screen on the upper trims. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth enable hands-free operations. Further, a 10-inch head-up display projects critical driving data onto the windshield before you. Two USB-A and two USB-C ports, plus a wireless charging pad, keep everyone’s devices connected and charged.
Inside the Corolla, you get premium cloth upholstery on the lower trims, SofTex upholstery on the middle trims, and premium leather seating on the top trims. In addition, a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated seats come standard on the higher trims and are available as part of a package option on the lower trims.
In-vehicle tech operates via the same 7-inch touch screen on the lower trims and an upgraded 8-inch touch screen on the middle and advanced trims. You also get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth technology to sync your smartphones.
Performance
Under the Avalon’s hood, you have two engine options. The gas unit uses a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with dual overhead cams, 24 valves with dual injection, and variable valve timing technology. Toyota pairs this engine with their Direct-Shift 8-AT eight-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. This powertrain puts out an impressive 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. And when fitted with this engine, the Avalon posts 22/31 city/highway mpg ratings.
Avalon’s hybrid powertrain combines a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine and dual overhead cams with 16 valves with direct injection and variable valve timing technology. Enhanced by the 88-kW electric motor, this unit produces 215 net hybrid system horsepower and achieves up to 44 miles per gallon.
The Corolla features three available engines. The base models have a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams and 16 valves with Valvematic technology. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission to produce 139 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque. When equipped with this four-cylinder, the Corolla gets 30 mpg and 38 mpg in the city and on the highway, respectively.
You can opt for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams and 16 valves with dual variable valve timing technology. Also, you have the option for a continuously variable transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. This powertrain puts out 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. You can expect your Corolla to clock 30 mpg if it uses this engine — an efficient return for any sedan.
The hybrid powertrain includes a 1.8-liter four-cylinder aluminum engine with dual overhead cams and 16 valves with variable valve timing technology. It also uses an 88-kW electric motor and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission to supply 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. That said, what it lacks in power, it makes up for with efficiency: A hybrid Corolla returns an incredible 53 mpg in the city.
Driver-Assist Technology
Your Avalon comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, a suite of driver-assist systems designed to help you drive safe. The suite includes pre-collision with pedestrian detection, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and road sign assist.
These systems use radar and optical sensors to monitor the car’s surroundings, alerting you to potential hazards. In some cases, these systems will intervene with braking and steering to help you avoid a possible accident. Other times, they help you stay within marked lanes and keep you at a preset speed and distance while in traffic — protective measures to reduce driver fatigue.
In contrast, the Toyota Corolla sedans come with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, an earlier version of the suite described above. One significant change is that the blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert systems are only optional, not standard as on the Avalon.
We hope this article helped you better understand what makes the Avalon and Corolla such great vehicles. At Keith Pierson Toyota, we know what sedan drivers want. That’s why we stock an expansive inventory of Avalons and Corollas, all loaded with features you’ll love and at prices to fit any budget.
If you’re ready to elevate your Jacksonville commute, we invite you to browse our inventory online or stop by our dealership at any time. One of our friendly, professional staff will show you the different Avalon and Corolla sedans and let you take your favorite for a test drive.
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