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Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 3 production runs

Toyota Previa 0–60 Times

The Toyota Previa 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production Toyota Previa is the 1994 Toyota Previa LE, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 12.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.70 seconds at 74.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested production Toyota Previa is the 1991 Toyota Previa LE, which took 12.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.20 seconds at 72.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

Across the 3 verified production tests of the Toyota Previa, the average 0–60 mph time is 12.33 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.97 seconds at 73.30 mph.

Fastest 0–60 12.00sec 1994 LE · stock
Average 0–60 12.33sec Across 3 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.97sec @ 73.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 12.80sec 1991 LE
1994 Toyota Previa

Across 3 verified production runs, the Toyota Previa ranges from 12.00 to 12.80 seconds 0–60, with a 12.33-second average.

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Toyota Previa Performance Overview

Toyota’s mid-engine Previa entered the U.S. market for 1991 to 1994 in this dataset as a gasoline-powered people mover built around the XR10/XR20 first generation. Across 3 verified tests spanning those two model years, every result comes from the 138-hp, naturally aspirated 2TZ-FE four-cylinder and LE trim, giving the model a tightly defined performance profile. The earliest recorded benchmark, the 1991 LE, reached 60 mph in 12.2 seconds, while another 1991 LE test ran 12.8 seconds, establishing the observed lower end of the range.

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Toyota Previa 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
XR10/XR20 1991–1999 12.33s 12.00s — 1994 LE 3 The XR10/XR20 generation (1991–1999) averaged 12.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1994 LE at 12.00 seconds. Output was 138 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
XR10/XR20 1991–1999
Avg 0–60 12.33s
Fastest 12.00s
Tests 3
1994 LE
The XR10/XR20 generation (1991–1999) averaged 12.33 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1994 LE at 12.00 seconds. Output was 138 hp across 2.4L I-4 configurations.
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Toyota Previa 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

3 production tests · 2 years
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1994 Toyota Previa

1 production run
Avg 0–60 12.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.70 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1994 Toyota Previa LE
12.00sec 0–60
18.70s ¼ mi @ 74.9 mph
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0–60 mph
12.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.70 sec
Trap Speed
74.9 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,800 lbs
Power-to-Weight
27.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Minivan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 3 production runs
1994 Toyota Previa LE

1991 Toyota Previa

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 12.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 19.10 sec
Production Tests 2
#02
1991 Toyota Previa LE
12.20sec 0–60
19.00s ¼ mi @ 73.0 mph
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0–60 mph
12.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.00 sec
Trap Speed
73.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
142 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
28.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 20 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Minivan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 3 production runs
1991 Toyota Previa LE
#03
1991 Toyota Previa LE
12.80sec 0–60
19.20s ¼ mi @ 72.0 mph
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0–60 mph
12.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.20 sec
Trap Speed
72.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
142 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
28.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
16 C / 20 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Minivan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#3 of 3 production runs
1991 Toyota Previa LE

How we verify Toyota Previa performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Previa trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota Previa 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Toyota Previa performance FAQs

10 questions
The 1994 Toyota Previa LE reaches 60 mph in 12.0 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 18.7 seconds at 74.9 mph. That makes the 1994 LE the quickest Previa run on record among the three verified tests for this model.
The fastest Toyota Previa on record is the 1994 Previa LE, with a 0-60 mph time of 12.0 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 18.7 seconds with a 74.9 mph trap speed.
The quickest stock Toyota Previa on record is the 1994 LE at 12.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 3 production Previa tests logged overall, and the 1994 LE is also the fastest of those runs in the quarter-mile at 18.7 seconds and 74.9 mph.
The first-generation Toyota Previa, coded XR10/XR20 and sold from 1991 to 1999, averages 12.33 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 12.0 seconds, set by the 1994 LE.
The fastest XR10/XR20 Toyota Previa on record is the 1994 LE. It posts a 12.0-second 0-60 mph time, which stands as the best result for the first-generation Previa across the 3 verified runs currently logged.
The Toyota Previa LE averages 12.33 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 recorded tests. Its best run is 12.0 seconds, and that top result comes from the 1994 LE. Across those same LE tests, the model family averages 18.97 seconds in the quarter-mile.
Among the recorded Toyota Previa runs, the 1994 model year is the quickest thanks to the 1994 LE's 12.0-second 0-60 mph result. The slowest recorded example is a 1991 LE at 12.8 seconds, giving the 1994 version a clear edge in straight-line speed.
There are 3 Toyota Previa tests on record, and all 3 are production vehicles. Across all of them, the average 0-60 mph time is 12.33 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 18.97 seconds at 73.3 mph.
Across all recorded Toyota Previa runs, the average quarter-mile time is 18.97 seconds at 73.3 mph. The quickest quarter-mile belongs to the 1994 LE, which runs 18.7 seconds at 74.9 mph while also posting the model's best 0-60 time of 12.0 seconds.
The fastest Toyota Previa on record, the 1994 LE, uses a 2TZ-FE gasoline engine with natural aspiration. It is rated at 138 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, sends power to the rear wheels, and has a recorded curb weight of 3800 pounds.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Previa can do, not a single marketing claim.

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