Toyota Corolla: Engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Toyota Corolla have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Toyota Corolla engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1987 until today.

The timing chains in Toyota Corolla are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Toyota Corolla, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

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Toyota Corolla engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Toyota Corolla that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Toyota Corolla 1987 – 1995

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1987 and 1995.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.3 1987 – 1995	75 hp	100 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.4 1987 – 1995	81 hp	100 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1987 – 1995	90 hp	100 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1987 – 1995	105 hp	100 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.6 4WD 1987 – 1995	105 hp	100 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1987 – 1995	125 hp	?

Toyota Corolla 1997 – 2002

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 1997 and 2002.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.3 1997 – 2002	86 hp	120 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i 1997 – 2002	97 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1997 – 2002	107 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.6 1997 – 2002	110 hp	120 000 kilometres (timing belt)
Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i 1997 – 2002	110 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.8 4WD 1997 – 2002	110 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Corolla 2001 – 2004

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2001 and 2004.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i 2001 – 2004	97 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i 2001 – 2004	110 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.8 TS VVTL-i 2001 – 2004	192 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D 2001 – 2004	90 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Corolla 2004 – 2009

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2004 and 2009.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVT-i 2004 – 2009	97 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVT-i 2004 – 2009	110 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.8 TS VVTL-i 2004 – 2009	192 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D 2004 – 2009	90 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D 2004 – 2009	116 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Corolla 2007 – 2013

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2007 and 2013.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.5 2007 – 2013	110 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.6 2007 – 2013	125 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 1.8 2007 – 2013	136 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla 2.0 D-4D 2007 – 2013	126 hp	Timing chain

Toyota Corolla 2018 –

Here you will find information about different engines from the year 2018 until today.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Toyota Corolla 1.2 2018 –	116 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2018 –	123 hp	Timing chain
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2018 –	184 hp	Timing chain

Does the Toyota Corolla have a timing chain or timing belt?

Most engines in the Toyota Corolla have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. As long as you take care of service and oil changes, the timing chains in Toyota Corolla are known to last very well.