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Trim level differences

The 2022 Toyota Corolla hatchback is available in SE, SE Nightshade and XSE trim levels. A 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard, along with a six-speed manual transmission. With the SE and XSE trims, a continuously variable transmission is optional; the CVT comes standard on SE Nightshade models.

SE
Highlights of the Corolla hatchback SE's standard equipment include:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Heated power mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Keyless entry with push-button engine start
  • Fabric seat upholstery
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Two USB ports
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Amazon Alexa compatibility
  • Satellite radio
  • Connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspot

Toyota also equips the Corolla hatchback with a package of driving assistance and collision avoidance technologies called Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. It includes:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front and can also react to speed limit signs)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Corolla back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Options on the SE include:

  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

SE Nightshade
To capitalize on the popular blacked-out exterior appearance trend, Toyota offers the SE Nightshade trim level. It adds:

  • Black 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Black exterior detailing

XSE
Our recommended version of the Corolla hatchback, the XSE, is based on the SE trim. It includes:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish
  • LED foglights
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 7-inch multi-function display in the instrument cluster
  • Leather seats with fabric inserts
  • 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Expanded connected services content
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert

Options on the XSE include:

  • Wireless charging pad
  • Upgraded infotainment system with integrated navigation and JBL audio system
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)

Which Corolla Hatchback trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though it's the most expensive version of the Corolla hatchback, we recommend the XSE trim level. It has the sportiest look, and it provides exclusive access to desirable comfort, convenience, infotainment and safety features.

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Corolla Hatchback SE
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SE
2.0L 4cyl 6M
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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 / 36 / 31 MPG
32 / 41 / 35 MPG
28 / 36 / 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 / 475 miles
422 / 541 miles
370 / 475 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®
$36,575
$36,544
$38,336
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.49
$0.51
Depreciation
$7,650
$8,542
$8,512
Financing
$3,649
$4,000
$4,257
Taxes & Fees
$1,375
$1,477
$1,552
Fuel
$8,146
$7,221
$8,146
Insurance
$9,232
$9,232
$9,232
Maintenance
$5,030
$4,579
$5,144
Repairs
$1,493
$1,493
$1,493
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Moonstone, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leather/cloth
Moonstone, leather/cloth
Exterior
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Roof
Blue Flame w/Black Roof
Wind Chill Pearl w/Black Roof
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Finish Line Red
Finish Line Red w/Black Roof
Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Black Roof
Galactic Aqua Mica
Blue Flame
Midnight Black Metallic
Super White
Wind Chill Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Super White
Classic Silver Metallic w/Black Roof
Blue Flame w/Black Roof
Wind Chill Pearl w/Black Roof
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Finish Line Red
Finish Line Red w/Black Roof
Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Black Roof
Galactic Aqua Mica
Blue Flame
Midnight Black Metallic
Super White
Wind Chill Pearl