Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i

Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i has been produced from January, 2003 to June, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 300 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Toyota Corolla 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.7 litres.

Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Toyota is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Toyota Corolla fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Toyota Corolla version with automatic gearbox (Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 11.8 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Toyota Corolla 2003

Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i technical data

Model: Toyota Corolla 1.6 16v VVT-i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2004. June 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 168 g/km
Power: 110 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 150 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.38m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 437 litres
Gross weight: 1655 kg

Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i engine 3ZZ-FE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota Corolla 2003 1.6 16v VVT-i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.7 litres (3.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 110 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 150 NM ON 4800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 12 years
Engine also used on Toyota Avensis Toyota Corolla Verso

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Toyota Corolla sedan [2003 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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 2003 reviews
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