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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
4A-F & 4A-FE 9.5:1
4A-GE 9.4:1
Normal Compression Pressure
4A-F & 4A-FE 191 psi (13.4 kg/cm2 )
4A-GE 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )