---
title: "2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG"
description: "Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla, by engine and drivetrain."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/specs"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Fuel tank 13.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla, by engine and drivetrain.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla holds 13.2 gallons of fuel and is rated 26 city / 34 hwy (4-speed automatic); 27/33 (5-speed manual).

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla key specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 26 city / 34 hwy (4-speed automatic); 27/33 (5-speed manual) |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2016 (remote-head key, FCC GQ4-29T); some replacement remotes take CR2025/CR2032. Check the old battery before buying |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla engines

| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.8L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) | L, LE, S (all trims) | 132 hp | Regular 87 octane |

## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These specs specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013, the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [2013 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE |
| 2013 | Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over. |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla specs: common questions

### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla?

13.2 gallons.

### What does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla weigh?

About 2,800 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.

### What gas mileage does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla get?

26 city / 34 hwy (4-speed automatic); 27/33 (5-speed manual) on the EPA cycle.

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Corolla E140 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/corolla_140u.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Corolla EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/specs)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/specs)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/specs).

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.