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by Paul Martin
Updated: November 09, 2020
SE (6MT) vs. XLE - [ 2020 B]
Toyota Corolla sport edition with mechanic transmission and executive luxury edition models comparision
SE (6MT) vs. XLE exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Wheels difference
SE (6MT)
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
XLE
16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires
The LE grade rides on 16-inch steel wheels with covers. The Corolla sedan transformation continues where the rubber meets the road.
left: SE (6MT) standart wheels (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: XLE standart wheels
Taillights difference
SE (6MT)
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
XLE
LED tail and stoplights
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: SE (6MT) standart taillights (a same feature from SE CVT model shown), right: XLE standart taillights
Outside mirrors difference
SE (6MT)
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators
XLE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
left: SE (6MT) standart outside mirrors, right: XLE standart outside mirrors (a same feature from XSE model shown)
Other exterior features difference
SE (6MT)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
Sport mesh dark gray metallic front grille
Dark gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color-keyed rear spoiler
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
XLE
Available: Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
That’s why people buy sedans, after all..
SE (6MT) vs. XLE interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Front seats difference
SE (6MT)
Premium sport seats with sport fabric inserts with 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
XLE
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
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. 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: SE (6MT) standart front seats, right: XLE standart front seats
These descriptors, seemingly from the luxury car realm, inspired designers’ efforts when visualizing Corolla sedan’s cabin. The result is called “sensuous minimalism”.
SE (6MT) vs. XLE multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
Audio & Multimedia difference
SE (6MT)
Audio — includes 6 speakers, 8-in. touch-screen
XLE
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
At the center of the instrument panel, within easy view for the driver and front passenger, sits a high-resolution 8-inch multimedia touchscreen for the standard Entune 3.0 multimedia system on all grades except the L grade, which gets a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen. Destination Assist Connect Directions and destinations delivered by a real person with 24-hour, en-route navigation assistance.
left: SE (6MT) standart audio & multimedia (a same feature from Hybrid LE model shown), right: XLE available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL w/Clari-Fi— includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Instrument cluster difference
SE (6MT)
4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
XLE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
Large, colorful and, most importantly, practical, Corolla Hybrid's instrument cluster 7-in. MID screen brings safety alerts, vehicle health information and more into your line of sight while you drive. 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.
left: SE (6MT) standart instrument cluster (a same feature from LE model shown), right: XLE standart instrument cluster
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.
SE (6MT) vs. XLE safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
SE (6MT) vs. XLE tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
Transmission difference
SE (6MT)
6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT)
XLE
Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S)
New control logic improves acceleration feel when starting off, and improved shift feel makes this a stick shift you want to use. It also incorporates an intelligent rev-matching feature, helping reduce transmission shock when downshifting.
left: SE (6MT) standart transmission, right: XLE standart transmission (a same feature from LE model shown)
Other tech details features difference
SE (6MT)
2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Valvematic technology; 169 hp @ 6600 rpm, 151 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
XLE
1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 139 hp @ 6100 rpm; 126 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm
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