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by Rine Geaz
Updated: August 09, 2021
LE vs. SE CVT - [ 2020 A]
Toyota Corolla luxury edition and sport edition models comparision
LE vs. SE CVT exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Wheels difference
LE
16-in. wide-vent steel wheels and P205/55R16 tires
Available: 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires
SE CVT
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
The available 18-in. machined alloy wheels, the largest ever offered for Corolla, add to its unapologetic profile. The Corolla sedan transformation continues where the rubber meets the road.
left: LE standart wheels, right: SE CVT standart wheels (a same feature from XSE model shown)
Headlights difference
LE
LED headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
SE CVT
High-grade LED headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
Corolla's tech is more than just convenient, it is designed to keep you safe. The available Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) provides a wider field of light and steers the low beam in the direction of the turn, based on steering angle and vehicle speed.
left: LE standart headlights, right: SE CVT standart headlights
Taillights difference
LE
LED tail and stoplights
SE CVT
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade. The rear leaves a distinct lighting impression as well, with narrow combination lamps that wrap deeply into the fenders.
left: LE standart taillights, right: SE CVT standart taillights
Front grill difference
LE
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
SE CVT
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: LE standart front grill, right: SE CVT standart front grill
Other exterior features difference
LE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
Available: Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
SE CVT
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
Available: Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
The design team called its working concept “shooting robust,” because they were shooting for a robust, confidence-inspiring stance.
LE vs. SE CVT interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Front seats difference
LE
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
SE CVT
Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
Positioning the driver’s hip point 0.98-in. lower and 1.57-in. further rearward yields an optimized driving position. The SE and XSE grades’ front seats offer thin, yet broad shoulder supports, evocative of a competition bucket seat, which overlap solid and thick side bolsters to achieve enhanced holding performance.
left: LE standart front seats, right: SE CVT standart front seats
Other interior features difference
LE
Available: Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
SE CVT
Available: Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
It’s equal parts sporty and elegant, and, as always, Corolla-comfortable and durable.
LE vs. SE CVT multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
Steering wheel difference
LE
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
SE CVT
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
A light touch on either lever gives you lightning-fast gear changes for a more spirited drive. Even your fingertips will feel the difference when you grab hold of Corolla's available leather-wrapped steering wheel.
left: LE standart steering wheel, right: SE CVT standart steering wheel (a same feature from XSE model shown)
Car access & Remote Control difference
LE
Available: Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic and trunk-release functions
SE CVT
Available: Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic and trunk-release functions
When your key fob is in your pocket or bag, the available Smart Key System lets you unlock the doors and trunk, plus start the engine with the push of a button. Remotely locate your Corolla in a crowded lot, start the engine and more with the available Remote Connect app that works with your Apple Watch and other smart devices.
left: LE available Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic and trunk-release functions, right: SE CVT standart car access & remote control (a same feature from XLE model shown)
As one example, the floor silencer pad is now one large piece, instead of many smaller elements.
LE vs. SE CVT safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
LE vs. SE CVT tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
Transmission difference
LE
CVT
SE CVT
CVT sport
Like some premium sports cars, it features downshift rev-matching control, automatically detecting when the driver is shifting and quickly rev-matching to make any driver a stick-shift pro. 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: LE standart transmission, right: SE CVT standart transmission
Other tech details features difference
LE
1.8L / 139hp
SE CVT
2.0L / 169hp
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