Toyota Corolla 2003 Sedan
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This generation of Toyota Corolla has been produced from January, 2003 to June, 2004. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Toyota is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.8 litres and power of from 97 to 131 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 90 HP.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

Toyota Corolla 2003 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.7 to 7.8 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Toyota Corolla 2003 sedan petrol engine version is Toyota Corolla 1.4 16v VVT-i, consuming 6.7 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Toyota Corolla real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 5 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +7% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Toyota Corolla modification.
Toyota Corolla 2003 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 159 to 188 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 153 grams per kilometer. From Toyota Corolla with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Toyota Corolla 1.4 16v VVT-i which produces an average of 159 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.2 seconds has Toyota Corolla 1.6 16v VVT-i version, conversely the tardiest one is Toyota Corolla 2.0 D4-D reaching this speed only in 12.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 190 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 110 hp version (Toyota Corolla 1.6 16v VVT-i).
Lenght of Toyota Corolla is 438 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Toyota Corolla is about 2 cm longer than Ford Focus sedan, but 8 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. Toyota Corolla gross weight is from 1655 to 1760 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 11 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Toyota is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 2100 €. According to user reviews, average Toyota Corolla repair costs are 110 € per year. Users calculated Toyota Corolla 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Toyota Corolla for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Toyota Corolla prices and costs.
In user reviews Toyota Corolla received average grade 8.5 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.8). 91% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Toyota Corolla modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Toyota Corolla 2003 1.4 16v VVT-i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 97 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Toyota Corolla 2003 1.8i
Jan 2003 — Jan 2004 Most powerfull petrol version (131 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 131 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Toyota Corolla 2003 2.0 D4-D | 2.0 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Toyota Corolla prices
Toyota Corolla 2003 - 2004 sedan price in Latvia is from 800 € to 3500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Toyota Corolla price is very high - Toyota Corolla is approximately for 17 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2003 - 2004 prices). Despite of relatively low price Toyota Corolla quality is above average (see below), so this Toyota can be a good buy.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Toyota Corolla 2004 price | 800 € | 2100 € | 3500 € | |
Toyota Corolla 2003 price | 1400 € | 2000 € | 2600 € |
Toyota Corolla total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Toyota Corolla? Users calculated Toyota Corolla 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
Toyota Corolla 2003 total costs of ownership calculator
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Toyota Corolla reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Toyota Corolla reliability is very high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2016 defects were detected in an average of only 22 percent of Toyota Corolla of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 31.4%.
Toyota Corolla 2003 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Toyota Corolla with corresponding feature (option)
67% Metallic paint
55% Adjustable steering wheel
51% Heated seats
47% Climate control
29%
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Toyota Corolla reviews
Total 49 Toyota Corolla owner reviews
Pros: It´s small, the music system is perfect, economic. I go to school every day and i put 8 euros once in a week so i month it goes like 40 euro to enjoy the whole month. Highly recommend!!
Cons: Theres one big disadvantage only: the clutch!!!!! Be careful everyone. Thats the only disadvantage.. If you dont know how to handle it you might put a new one every year.
Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (100% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 350 € |
Would recomend this car to the friend