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Toyota Corolla 1981
The 1981 Toyota Corolla carries a braked towing capacity of up to 750 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Toyota Corolla 1981 Price and Specs
Pricing guides

Toyota Corolla Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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(base) | Commercial | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
CS | Convertible | 1.3L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
CS | Convertible | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
XX | Convertible | 1.3L Leaded 5 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
CS | Sedan | 1.3L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
CS | Sedan | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
SE | Sedan | 1.3L Leaded 3 SP AUTO | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
SE | Sedan | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
CS | Wagon | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $940 | $1,650 | |
SE | Wagon | 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 |
Toyota Corolla 1981 Q&As
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Toyota Corolla 1981 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1981 Toyota Corolla is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Corolla is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.
Toyota Corolla Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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base | Commercial | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | — | |
CS | Convertible | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 7.5L/100km | |
CS | Sedan | 1.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 8.1L/100km | |
CS | Wagon | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 7.3L/100km |
Toyota Corolla 1981 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1981 Toyota Corolla are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1610mm x 1395mm and can vary on the basis of model.


Toyota Corolla Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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base | Commercial | 1390x1610x4280 mm | — | |
CS | Convertible | 1350x1570x4110 mm | 170 mm | |
XX | Convertible | 1350x1570x4110 mm | 170 mm | |
SE | Sedan | 1375x1570x4110 mm | 170 mm | |
CS | Sedan | 1395x1610x4215 mm | 170 mm | |
SE | Sedan | 1395x1610x4185 mm | 170 mm | |
XX | Sedan | 1395x1610x4185 mm | 170 mm | |
SE | Wagon | 1390x1570x4050 mm | 170 mm | |
CS | Wagon | 1390x1610x4280 mm | 175 mm |
Toyota Corolla 1981 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1981 Toyota Corolla will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Toyota Corolla spans from 13x4.5 inches.
Toyota Corolla Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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base | Commercial | 6.15x13 | 13x4.5 inches | 6.15x13 | 13x4.5 inches | |
CS | Convertible | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
XX | Convertible | — | 13x5 inches | — | 13x5 inches | |
SE | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
CS | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
XX | Sedan | — | 13x0 inches | — | 13x0 inches | |
XX | Sedan | — | 13x5 inches | — | 13x5 inches | |
SE | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
CS | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches |
Toyota Corolla 1981 Towing capacity
The Toyota Corolla’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 750kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Toyota Corolla Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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base | Commercial | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
CS | Convertible | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
XX | Convertible | 1.3L,Leaded,5 SP MAN | 0kg | |
CS | Convertible | 1.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 0kg | |
SE | Sedan | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
CS | Sedan | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 750kg | |
SE | Sedan | 1.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 750kg | |
SE | Sedan | 1.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO | 0kg | |
SE | Wagon | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 0kg | |
CS | Wagon | 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN | 750kg |
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