Nissan Z vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Nissan Z $56,305

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Nissan Z vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Corolla leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Toyota Corolla

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Toyota Corolla

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Nissan Z

4.4/10

Winner

4.6/10

$56,305

Rating: 4.4/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Nissan Z	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Nissan	Toyota
Model	Z	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Coupe	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$56,305	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$56,305	$29,500
Dealer Price	$54,800	$28,299

Engine	3.0L Twin-Turbo DOHC 24-Valve V6 (VR30DDTT)	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	400 hp @ 6,400 rpm (420 hp on NISMO)	169 hp
Torque	350 lb-ft @ 1,600-5,600 rpm (384 lb-ft on NISMO)	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	4.3 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	155 mph (250 km/h)	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	20 MPGe combined (18 City / 24 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	395 miles total highway tank range	N/A
Emissions	340 g/mi CO2	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	12V starter battery	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.4/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	910	1680
Performance Score	9.1	8.0
Comfort Score	7.8	8.6
Safety Score	Nissan Safety Shield 360	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	7.6	9.2
Technology Score	8.6	8.5
Value Score	8.9	9.1

Pros	Muscular 400 hp twin-turbo V6 engine with instant low-rpm torque; Available slick 6-speed manual transmission with Synch...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Rear hatch cargo area is shallow due to suspension components; Base Sport trim lacks mechanical limited-slip differentia...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...