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2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.7s

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Corolla Hatchback: 7.7 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
SE Manual FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.17.7 sEstimate6-speed manualFWD$20,715
SE CVT FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.17.7 sEstimateCVTFWD$21,815
Nightshade CVT FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.17.7 sEstimateCVTFWD$22,715
XSE Manual FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.17.7 sEstimate6-speed manualFWD$23,665
XSE CVT FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.17.7 sEstimateCVTFWD$24,765
SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl168 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.27.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$20,715
SE Nightshade Edition FWD2.0L 4-cyl168 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.27.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$22,715
XSE FWD2.0L 4-cyl168 hp151 lb-ft3,060 lb11018.27.8 sEstimateCVTFWD$23,665
Corolla SE APEX FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,110 lb10918.47.8 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,110 lb10918.47.8 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla SE Nightshade Edition FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,110 lb10918.47.8 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla XSE APEX FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,150 lb10718.67.9 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla XSE FWD2.0L 4-cyl169 hp151 lb-ft3,150 lb10718.67.9 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla L FWD1.8L 4-cyl139 hp126 lb-ft2,910 lb9620.98.7 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla LE FWD1.8L 4-cyl139 hp126 lb-ft2,955 lb9421.38.8 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla XLE FWD1.8L 4-cyl139 hp126 lb-ft3,045 lb9121.99.0 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Corolla Hybrid LE FWD1.8L 4-cyl hybrid121 hp105 lb-ft2,850 lb8523.69.4 sEstimateCVTFWDN/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl3168 hpSE FWD$20,715Base$1,097Base
2.0L 4-cyl10169 hpSE Manual FWD$20,715$0$1,239+$142
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid1121 hpCorolla Hybrid LE FWDN/AN/A$738-$359
1.8L 4-cyl3139 hpCorolla L FWDN/AN/A$1,164+$66

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 7 of 9 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT7SE FWD$20,7157.7 s
6-speed manual2SE Manual FWD$20,7157.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the SE Manual FWD: 169 hp, 31 mpg, $20,715. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Kia K5LX FWD180 hp32 mpg$23,5907.4 s

Corolla Hatchback by year

4.0 s5.0 s6.0 s7.0 s8.0 s20192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

2021 Toyota Corolla Hatch…7.7 s2021 Toyota Corolla7.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and 2021 Toyota Corolla
Measure2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback2021 Toyota Corolla
TrimSE Manual FWDL FWD
0-607.7 s7.9 s
BasisEstimateOnline
Horsepower169 hp139 hp
Curb weight3,060 lb2,910 lb
hp per ton11096
lb per hp18.120.9
MSRP$20,715$19,995

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked