Nissan Z vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

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

Pricing

Specification Nissan Z Toyota Corolla
Current Price $56,305 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $56,305 $29,500
Dealer Price $54,800 $28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Nissan Z Toyota Corolla
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 Economy

Specification Nissan Z Toyota Corolla
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

Ratings

Specification Nissan Z Toyota Corolla
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

Verdict

Specification Nissan Z Toyota Corolla
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...