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2025 Toyota Corolla Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is available in three trim levels: SE, Nightshade Edition and XSE. All Corolla Hatchbacks are powered by a 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, that drives the front wheels. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Corolla's significant standard features and options.

SE
Comes with a decent list of standard features, including:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated power mirrors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Keyless entry with push-button engine start
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)

All Corolla Hatchbacks come with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 that 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 warning with automatic braking (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 system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

Nightshade Edition
The Nightshade is based on the SE trim but adds unique details such as:

  • 18-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels
  • Black spoiler, exterior mirrors, grille surround and badging
  • Black roof

XSE
The top-level XSE trim includes all of the base model's features, adding:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bigger driver information display in the instrument cluster
  • Synthetic leather seats with fabric inserts
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Upgraded JBL sound system
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Which Corolla Hatchback trim does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest paying a little more for the top XSE trim because it offers a lot of value. On top of the standard features you get in the SE, the XSE adds worthy upgrades including heated front seats, a wireless charging pad, a JBL audio system, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning.

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Comparing average pricing near
Broomfield, CO
Vehicle
Corolla Hatchback SE
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade
Corolla Hatchback XSE
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$23,780
Avg Price Paid
$22,995
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Nightshade
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$24,780
Avg Price Paid
$23,962
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XSE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$27,080
Avg Price Paid
$25,997
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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
leatherette/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
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm
169 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
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
205/55R16
225/40R18
225/40R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted 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
32 / 41 / 35 MPG
32 / 41 / 35 MPG
30 / 38 / 33 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)
422 / 541 miles
422 / 541 miles
396 / 502 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,150 lb.
3,150 lb.
3,150 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®
$37,106
$38,317
$39,884
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.51
$0.53
Depreciation
$9,932
$10,358
$10,997
Financing
$5,357
$5,680
$6,003
Taxes & Fees
$3,057
$3,229
$3,400
Fuel
$7,175
$7,175
$7,609
Insurance
$6,859
$6,859
$6,859
Maintenance
$3,982
$4,272
$4,272
Repairs
$744
$744
$744
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Moonstone, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Moonstone, leatherette/cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Exterior
Wind Chill Pearl
Finish Line Red
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Ice Cap
Classic Silver Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic
Finish Line Red/Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Inferno
Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl
Finish Line Red
Magnetic Gray Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Ice Cap
Classic Silver Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Wind Chill Pearl/Midnight Black Metallic
Finish Line Red/Midnight Black Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic/Midnight Black Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Inferno
Midnight Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Blue Crush Metallic