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Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback a good car?

Yes.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Corolla Hatchback -10%-35%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 76 sedans (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$79 vs $107 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.1 in, top 101%
Worth the moneyYes10% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom29.9 inMedian 36.5 in84No
Rear headroom37.6 inMedian 37.3 in84Yes
Cargo behind the last row17.8 cu ftMedian 14.2 cu ft73Yes

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$23,155Median $43,01087Yes
Horsepower169 hp151 hp to 351 hp88Yes
Length172.0 inMedian 192.9 in83Yes
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 38.1 ft83Yes
Fuel cost per mile9.1 centsMedian 12.3 cents87Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good commuter car?

Yes. $79 a month to commute. Class median $107.

Miles a month
867
This car
$79
Median of 87 sedans
$107
Highway mpg
41 mpg, top 3% of 78

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.1 in clearance, 57.1 in tall5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall57Yes
Front headroom38.4 inMedian 38.7 in81No
Turning circle37.4 ftMedian 38.1 ft83Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.1 in clearance. Top 101% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
GR Corolla Circuit Edition AWD, 5.1 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Corolla Hatchback worth the money?

Yes. Priced 10% below cars like it.

Price, SE FWD
$23,155
Predicted price
$25,671
Gap
-$2,516 (-10%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Corolla Hatchback a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 389 trims of other makes, sedans, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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