Compare the 2019 Toyota Corolla L vs Corolla XLE

The Toyota Corolla is one of the oldest nameplates in the automotive industry—as well as one of its most acclaimed. It has always paid attention to blending affordability, great gas mileage and reliability, which is why critics and consumers alike have always been drawn to it. The 2019 model year is the second entry in its twelfth generation of production; as a result, it is virtually unchanged from the previous year. The latest Toyota Corolla is split into six trims, of which the L and the XLE form part of the lower tier.

What’s Under the Hood?

Powering the 2019 Toyota Corolla—whether it’s the L or XLE trim—is a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. The engine is hitched to a continuously variable transmission, which eschews the energy-consuming gear-shifting mechanism of traditional transmissions. With its powertrain, the Corolla provides an estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

Improved Design & Style Features

Following the design cues of the previous production cycle, the 2019 Toyota Corolla has a sleeker profile: with thinned exterior lights and a piano-black grille, a truncated rear end, and a low roofline. The L trim rides on 15-inch steel wheels.

If you go with the XLE, you will be upgraded with LED accent lights on the headlights, rear combination tail-lights with LED backup lights, a power tilt-and-slide moonroof with a sliding sunshade, and 16-inch machined alloy wheels with dark accents (instead of the 15-inch steel wheels).

Entertainment, Technology, & Safety Features

Whether you get the L trim or the XLE trim, you will have a car that seats up to five people. Max passenger volume is measured at 97.5 cubic feet, while cargo volume is measured at 13 cubic feet.

For comfort and convenience, the 2019 Corolla gets features such as remote keyless entry, a 3.5-in. monochrome TFT Multi-Information Display (MID), six-speaker audio, AM/FM radio, a single-disc CD player, a USB port and auxiliary audio jack for connecting portable media devices, voice recognition, hands-free wireless technology for hands-free phone calling and audio streaming, Siri Eyes Free, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen display.

As the upper-level trim, the XLE also gets synthetic leather seating (instead of cloth surfaces), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 4.2-inch MID (in place of the 3.5-inch), automatic climate control, a smart key system with push-button start, HD Radio, the Scout GPS Link app for navigation, a three-month SiriusXM Radio subscription, and a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen (in place of the 6.1-inch).

For a test-drive of the 2019 Toyota Corolla L or XLE, call us today at our dealership in Arlington, Texas. Family-owned and operated for almost a decade now, we have quickly established a reputation as a top-notch Toyota dealership in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Set up an appointment with one of our Toyota specialists, who will help you get into the Toyota Corolla that works for you.

* Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.