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by Anna Gray
Updated: November 09, 2020
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE - [ 2020 A]
Toyota Corolla sport edition and hybrid luxury edition models comparision
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE exterior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Wheels difference
SE CVT
18-in. machined alloy wheels with dark gray-painted accents and P225/40R18 tires
Hybrid LE
15-in. alloy wheels and P195/65R15 tires
These multi-spoke alloys get their great looks from a complex machining technique paired with deep surfacing and dark accents. The XLE grade gets new 16-inch alloy wheels with three-dimensional twisted spokes.
left: SE CVT standart wheels (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart wheels
Taillights difference
SE CVT
LED tail and stoplights with smoked sport trim
Hybrid LE
LED tail and stoplights
The rear leaves a distinct lighting impression as well, with narrow combination lamps that wrap deeply into the fenders. The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses..
left: SE CVT standart taillights, right: Hybrid LE standart taillights
Front grill difference
SE CVT
Sport mesh dark gray metallic front grille
Hybrid LE
Black front grille with sport mesh insert
Highlighted by its honeycomb mesh grille, Corolla's lower, wider, more aggressive stance stands out for all the right reasons.
left: SE CVT standart front grill, right: Hybrid LE standart front grill
Outside mirrors difference
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
Hybrid LE
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
left: SE CVT standart outside mirrors (a same feature from SE (6MT) model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart outside mirrors
Other exterior features difference
SE CVT
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) accent lighting
Dark gray metallic sport side rocker panels and color-keyed rear spoiler
Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
Hybrid LE
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
From every angle, the new Corolla sedan looks lower and leaner, tauter and tighter.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE interior
2020 Toyota Corolla
Front seats difference
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
Hybrid LE
Premium fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket
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. Positioning the driver’s hip point 0.98-in. lower and 1.57-in. further rearward yields an optimized driving position.
left: SE CVT standart front seats, right: Hybrid LE standart front seats
Other interior features difference
SE CVT
Available: Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
Hybrid LE
Compared to the previous Corolla sedan, the instrument panel, cowl, hood and beltline height are all lowered to increase visibility and create the interior’s open feel..
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE multimedia & convinience
2020 Toyota Corolla
Instrument cluster difference
SE CVT
4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display
Hybrid LE
7-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display with hybrid system power meter
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. 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: SE CVT standart instrument cluster (a same feature from LE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart instrument cluster
Other multimedia & convinience features difference
SE CVT
Available: Audio Plus—includes 8-in. touch-screen, Sirius XM, HD Radio
Available: Audio Plus and JBL w/Clari-Fi—- includes 9 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier, 8-in. touch-screen
Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters
Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release functions and remote illuminated entry
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
Hybrid LE
Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel
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
The inner and outer dash silencers are thicker.
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE safety & driving
2020 Toyota Corolla
Driving modes difference
SE CVT
Normal and Sport driving modes
Sport Mode
Hybrid LE
Normal, Power and ECO driving modes
Hybrid Power Mode
Press down on Corolla Hybrid's Power Mode button to increase its throttle response for a more exciting drive. Then the engine control unit and simulated shift points are adjusted for more fun behind the wheel.
left: SE CVT standart driving modes (a same feature from XSE model shown), right: Hybrid LE standart driving modes
All Corolla sedan models come equipped with a standard backup camera..
SE CVT vs. Hybrid LE tech details
2020 Toyota Corolla
Transmission difference
SE CVT
Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with physical First-launch gear
Hybrid LE
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
The Direct Shift CVT has simulated 10-speed Sequential Shiftmatic steps along with Sport Mode. Increased use of micro polishing on gear teeth reduces cabin noise.
left: SE CVT standart transmission, right: Hybrid LE standart transmission
Other tech details features difference
SE CVT
2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Valvematic technology; 169 hp @ 6600 rpm, 151 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Temporary tire
Hybrid LE
1.8-Liter 4-Cylinder Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 121 hp @ 5200 rpm, 105 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
California LEV 3
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