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Trim level differences

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a four-door hatchback with seating for five. It's available in three trims: SE, Nightshade and XSE. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (168 horsepower, 151 lb-ft of torque). A six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive are standard, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional.

Standard equipment for the SE includes LED headlights, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding rear bench seat, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker audio system with two USB ports and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning (with pedestrian and cyclist detection plus automatic emergency braking), and lane keeping assist.

Nightshade models (and SE models with the CVT automatic) add steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles, lane centering assist, and a version of the adaptive cruise control system that can bring the Corolla to a stop. For the SE with the automatic, the optional SE Preferred package adds a blind-spot monitor and satellite radio. The Nightshade also gets black exterior treatments on the grille and spoiler, a black rear diffuser and black alloy wheels.

Compared to the SE, the XSE adds LED foglights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery with cloth inserts, and HD and satellite radio. XSE models equipped with the CVT automatic also get the blind-spot monitor. The optional XSE Preferred package, offered only on XSEs with the CVT, further adds a wireless charging pad, a navigation system, and an eight-speaker JBL premium audio system.

Which Corolla Hatchback trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our favorite combination on the Corolla Hatchback is the XSE trim level with the CVT automatic. It's the most expensive version of the Corolla Hatchback, but it comes with quite a bit of standard equipment, including dual-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring, and all the lower-level equipment such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. If you're looking to pinch a few pennies, though, the standard SE trim level is pretty feature-loaded as well.

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Vehicle
Corolla Hatchback SE
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade Edition
Corolla Hatchback XSE
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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Nightshade Edition
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
168 hp @ 6,600 rpm
168 hp @ 6,600 rpm
168 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Engine torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
151 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Tire size
205/55R16
225/40R18
225/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
28 / 37 / 31 MPG
32 / 41 / 35 MPG
28 / 37 / 31 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 488 miles
422 / 541 miles
370 / 488 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,060 lb.
3,060 lb.
3,060 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
5.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
70.5 in.
Height
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Length
172.0 in.
172.0 in.
172.0 in.
Wheelbase
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,770
$32,878
$33,904
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.44
$0.45
Depreciation
$10,502
$10,150
$9,689
Financing
$3,398
$3,601
$3,689
Taxes & Fees
$976
$1,026
$1,048
Fuel
$7,170
$6,355
$7,170
Insurance
$3,907
$4,386
$4,386
Maintenance
$5,727
$5,270
$5,832
Repairs
$2,090
$2,090
$2,090
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Moonstone, cloth
Black, cloth
Moonstone, leather/cloth
Black, leather/cloth
Exterior
Blizzard Pearl
Smoked Paprika Metallic
Blizzard Pearl w/Black Roof
Midnight Black Metallic
Galactic Aqua Mica
Blue Flame
Classic Silver Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Roof
Blue Flame w/Black Roof
Smoked Paprika Metallic w/Black Roof
Oxide Bronze w/Black Roof
Oxide Bronze
Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Super White
Blizzard Pearl
Smoked Paprika Metallic
Blizzard Pearl w/Black Roof
Midnight Black Metallic
Galactic Aqua Mica
Blue Flame
Classic Silver Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Roof
Blue Flame w/Black Roof
Smoked Paprika Metallic w/Black Roof
Oxide Bronze w/Black Roof
Oxide Bronze