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2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
39% of 3,060 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 21-28 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,500 lb: SE FWD, $20,290.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$20,290
SE Manual FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$20,290
SE CVT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$21,390
Nightshade CVT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$22,290
SE Nightshade Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$22,290
XSE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$23,240
XSE Manual FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$23,240
XSE CVT FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,060 lb$24,340
Corolla SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,110 lbN/A
Corolla XSE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,045 lbN/A
Corolla SE Nightshade Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,110 lbN/A

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,500201920202021202220232024
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2024. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2019 to 2024: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Corolla Hatchback (this car)1,500 lbSE FWD$20,290
Toyota Corolla1,500 lbSE FWD$22,050

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked