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by Anna Gray
Updated: August 09, 2021
Hybrid LE vs. XSE - [ 2020 A]
Toyota Corolla hybrid luxury edition and executive sport edition models comparision
Hybrid LE vs. XSE exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Wheels difference
Hybrid LE
15-in. alloy wheels and P195/65R15 tires
XSE
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
For the first time, 18-inch wheels are on the menu, standard on the SE and XSE grades. These multi-spoke alloys get their great looks from a complex machining technique paired with deep surfacing and dark accents.
left: Hybrid LE standart wheels, right: XSE standart wheels
Taillights difference
Hybrid LE
LED tail and stoplights
XSE
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses.. All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade.
left: Hybrid LE standart taillights, right: XSE standart taillights
Front grill difference
Hybrid LE
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
XSE
Sport mesh dark gray metallic front grille
Highlighted by its honeycomb mesh grille, Corolla's lower, wider, more aggressive stance stands out for all the right reasons.
left: Hybrid LE standart front grill, right: XSE standart front grill (a same feature from SE CVT model shown)
Outside mirrors difference
Hybrid LE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
XSE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
left: Hybrid LE standart outside mirrors, right: XSE standart outside mirrors
Other exterior features difference
Hybrid LE
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
XSE
Available: Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
The design team called its working concept “shooting robust,” because they were shooting for a robust, confidence-inspiring stance.
Hybrid LE vs. XSE interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Front seats difference
Hybrid LE
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
XSE
SofTex-trimmed heated front sport seats with sport fabric inserts; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat and seatback pocket
Heated driver's and front passenger seats
From behind the wheel, the 2020 Corolla sedan feels quite different than its predecessor. These changes, along with the reconfigured lower beltline, slimmer instrument panel, slimmer A-pillars, and repositioned side view mirrors, result in more expansive outward visibility.
left: Hybrid LE standart front seats, right: XSE standart front seats
It’s equal parts sporty and elegant, and, as always, Corolla-comfortable and durable.
Hybrid LE vs. XSE multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
Audio & Multimedia difference
Hybrid LE
Audio — includes 6 speakers, 8-in. touch-screen
XSE
Audio Plus—includes 8-in. touch-screen, Sirius XM, HD Radio
Available: Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL w/Clari-Fi— includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Dynamic Navigation Provides the most up-to-date map data, routes and POI on its embedded system. With the Toyota+Alexa app, you can ask to play music, control smart home devices, find parking and more—Alexa will respond instantly.
left: Hybrid LE standart audio & multimedia, right: XSE available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL w/Clari-Fi— includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Instrument cluster difference
Hybrid LE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display with hybrid system power meter
XSE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
The Corolla sedan comes standard with a 4.2-inch thin film transistor (TFT) Multi-Information Display (MID), with an available 7-inch MID located between the high-grade tachometer and speedometer. Featuring rich graphics, the easy-to-read MID can be custom configured by the driver and offers intuitive operation to access information for the audio and multimedia systems, navigation system, vehicle information including fuel efficiency and tire pressure, the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and other important parameters and system settings.
left: Hybrid LE standart instrument cluster, right: XSE standart instrument cluster
Steering wheel difference
Hybrid LE
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
XSE
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
Even your fingertips will feel the difference when you grab hold of Corolla's available leather-wrapped steering wheel. Corolla's available mounted paddle shifters let you shift gears without letting go of the wheel.
left: Hybrid LE standart steering wheel (a same feature from LE model shown), right: XSE standart steering wheel
Powertrain and road noise have been culled thanks to revised drivetrain efficiencies, plus the widespread implementation of sound-absorbing materials, including Thinsulate, sealants, foams, and silencers.
Hybrid LE vs. XSE safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
Driving modes difference
Hybrid LE
Normal, Power and ECO driving modes
Hybrid Power Mode
XSE
Normal and Sport driving modes
Sport Mode
Press down on the available Sport button to enable Sport Mode. Then the engine control unit and simulated shift points are adjusted for more fun behind the wheel.
left: Hybrid LE standart driving modes, right: XSE standart driving modes
The 2020 Corolla sedan features eight standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology.
Hybrid LE vs. XSE tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
Transmission difference
Hybrid LE
E-CVT
XSE
CVT sport
It also incorporates an intelligent rev-matching feature, helping reduce transmission shock when downshifting. Standard Hill-start Assist Control (also on the CVT models), helps prevent the dreaded roll-back when starting off on an incline Corolla's available 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) features close-ratio gears down low for spirited acceleration and taller gears up top for optimized fuel economy while cruising.
left: Hybrid LE standart transmission, right: XSE standart transmission (a same feature from SE CVT model shown)
Other tech details features difference
Hybrid LE
1.8L / 121hp
California LEV 3
XSE
2.0L / 169hp
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Temporary tire
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