How much fuel can a Corolla's fuel tank hold?
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There are currently 12 models of the Corolla available for sale. The 1.8L models have a fuel tank capacity of 43 liters, while the 1.2T and 1.5L models both have a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. These figures are officially published data. The Corolla uses 92-octane fuel. The 1.8L models have a fuel consumption of 4-4.1L per 100 kilometers, allowing a range of 1048-1075km on a full tank. The 1.2T and 1.5L models consume 5.2-5.6L per 100 kilometers, providing a range of 892-961km on a full tank. During daily driving, it's important to always monitor the remaining fuel level in the tank. This is typically done by observing the fuel gauge inside the vehicle. If there are no other issues, the fuel level will be accurately displayed on the gauge. The fuel gauge usually has 5 to 6 segments. It's recommended to refuel when there are only 2 segments left to avoid running out of fuel midway. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the marked capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked by the manufacturer is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safe limit. There is additional space from the safe limit to the tank opening, which is designed to allow for fuel expansion when temperatures rise, preventing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the marked tank capacity.
As a veteran gas station employee, I often see Corolla owners coming to refuel. The fuel tank capacity of this car is quite reasonably designed, generally around 50 liters, depending on the model year. But you'll notice an interesting phenomenon when actually refueling – you can never fill it to the nominal 50 liters. This isn't because the station is stealing fuel, but rather because the tank design includes a safety margin. When the fuel nozzle automatically stops, it's usually after adding about 47 liters. At this point, there's still about 5% space left in the upper part of the tank, specifically reserved for gasoline vapor. I'd like to remind everyone not to force more fuel in after the nozzle clicks off. Overfilling can easily damage the charcoal canister, and in summer, it may even cause gasoline to overflow.
