# Corolla engine diffrnce **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, engines, toyota\ **Created:** [August 25, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137 "2010-08-25T14:35:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yasirani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/bcef8e/32.png) [@yasirani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yasirani)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/1 "2010-08-25T14:35:17Z")
hi, kindly what is the main difference between corolla engines (Dual VVT-i & VVT-i 16V) knowing that the two cars are 2009 toyota corolla 1.8L. Thanks in advanced ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/2 "2010-08-25T15:26:10Z")
If you’re going by what is written on top of the engine, I believe that the Dual VVT-i is on the 1.8L engine and “VVT-i 16V” is on top of the 2.4L engine. Its a little weird b/c they both have a dual cam (thus the “Dual”) and they both have 16 valves (the 16V). Basically, your choice in the Corolla is betwee the 1.8 liter & 2.4 liter engines. The 2.4 will obviously have more horsepower & torque (faster & more powerful) but lower gas mileage. ---
**Author:** ![yasirani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/bcef8e/32.png) [@yasirani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yasirani)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/3 "2010-08-25T15:53:38Z")
please see the attached two pictures, the two engine inthe pictures ar 1.8 L buti dont know thediference betwen them . i am going o buy a corolla and want to know which engine type is better. i believe there are some diference between the two engines. thanks ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/4 "2010-08-25T16:11:14Z")
From the Toyota website [www.toyota.com](http://www.toyota.com) Both are good engines. For the difference, cigroller’s post best explains it. 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve dual VVT-i 4-cylinder 132 hp @ 6000 rpm; 128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder 158 hp @ 6000 rpm; 162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/5 "2010-08-25T16:14:32Z")
Right, so the bottom one (“VVT-i 16V”) is the 2.4L. For me, if I was going to get the 2.4L I’d just get the Camry instead. Its basically the same engine but the Camry gives extra room & comfort. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/6 "2010-08-25T16:25:58Z")
They’re right, the bottom picture is of the 2.4 l, not the 1.8 l. Who is telling you it’s a 1.8 l? Here’s a picture of the same engine in a Camry: [![](http://image.motortrend.com/f/10957494+w750/112_0809_05z+2009_toyota_camry+engine.jpg) ](http://image.motortrend.com/f/10957494+w750/112_0809_05z+2009_toyota_camry+engine.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/7 "2010-08-25T19:20:00Z")
VVT-i has variable timing of the intake valves only. Dual VVT-i has variable timing of the intake and exhaust valves. Then there’s VVTL-i which controls valve lift and timing. ---
**Author:** ![yasirani](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/bcef8e/32.png) [@yasirani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yasirani)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/8 "2010-08-25T19:24:40Z")
thanks guys for the Clarification ---
**Author:** ![mareakin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/50afbb/32.png) [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-engine-diffrnce/54137/9 "2010-08-26T06:13:27Z")
I noticed the 2.4L engine’d car has a front strut tower brace… I belive that’s the Corolla XRS…