Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Toyota C-HR 0–60 Times

The Toyota C-HR 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Toyota C-HR is the 2019 Toyota C-HR XLE, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 10.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 80.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Toyota C-HR is the 2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium, which took 11.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.40 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota C-HR tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.40 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.90 seconds at 79.48 mph.

Fastest 0–60 10.10sec 2019 XLE · stock
Average 0–60 10.40sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.90sec @ 79.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.00sec 2018 XLE Premium
2020 Toyota C-HR

Across 4 verified runs, the Toyota C-HR ranges from 10.10 to 11.00 seconds 0–60, with a 10.40-second average.

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Toyota C-HR Performance Overview

Toyota’s C-HR entered the U.S. market as a subcompact crossover with a single gasoline performance profile, and across 4 verified tests spanning 2018 to 2020, its acceleration data stayed narrowly grouped. All recorded examples come from the first-generation AX10, using naturally aspirated four-cylinder power in 144-hp form, with tested trims including the XLE, XLE Premium, and Limited. Early results set the baseline quickly: the 2018 XLE Premium ran 0-60 in 10.3 seconds, while another 2018 XLE Premium test recorded 11.0 seconds.

By 2019, the AX10 reached its quickest published figure when the XLE posted the model’s best 10.1-second 0-60 and a matching 17.6-second quarter-mile at 80.6 mph. A 2020 Limited then returned a 10.4-second 0-60, reinforcing how little the formula changed during this production window. With an overall 0-60 spread of 10.1 to 11.0 seconds and an average quarter-mile of 17.9 seconds at 79.5 mph, the C-HR remained a consistent, single-powertrain entry through its covered years. Within the tested AX10 range, the 2019 XLE still stands as the quickest version documented here.

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Toyota C-HR 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
AX10 2018–2023 10.40s 10.10s — 2019 XLE 4 The AX10 generation (2018–2023) averaged 10.40 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2019 XLE at 10.10 seconds. Output was 144 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
AX10 2018–2023
Avg 0–60 10.40s
Fastest 10.10s
Tests 4
2019 XLE
The AX10 generation (2018–2023) averaged 10.40 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2019 XLE at 10.10 seconds. Output was 144 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Toyota C-HR 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

4 tests · 3 years

2020 Toyota C-HR

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2020 Toyota C-HR Limited
10.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.70s ¼ mi @ 80.9 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
80.9 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
144 hp
Torque
139 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2020 Toyota C-HR Limited

2019 Toyota C-HR

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2019 Toyota C-HR XLE
10.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.6 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.6 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
144 hp
Torque
139 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2019 Toyota C-HR XLE

2018 Toyota C-HR

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium
10.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 77.4 mph
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
77.4 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
144 hp
Torque
139 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium
#04
2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium
11.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.40s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph
11.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.40 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Horsepower
144 hp
Torque
139 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
22.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
27 C / 31 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2018 Toyota C-HR XLE Premium

How we verify Toyota C-HR performance data

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 C-HR trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota C-HR 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

10 questions
The 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited reaches 60 mph in 10.2 seconds in stock form. In that same run, it covered the quarter-mile in 17.7 seconds at 80.9 mph. That test used the 144-hp 2.0-liter M20A-FKS engine, front-wheel drive, and a 3,300-pound curb weight.
The quickest Toyota C-HR on record is the 2019 C-HR XLE, with a 0-60 time of 10.1 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 17.6 seconds with an 80.6-mph trap speed. Across all 4 recorded C-HR tests, the average 0-60 time is 10.4 seconds.
The fastest stock Toyota C-HR on record is the 2019 XLE at 10.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 4 C-HR tests currently recorded are production vehicles, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same. Its 17.6-second quarter-mile is also the quickest run for the model.
The Toyota C-HR Limited has a recorded 0-60 time of 10.2 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 17.7 seconds at 80.9 mph. The tested 2020 Limited used a 144-hp naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine with 139 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,300 pounds.
The fastest recorded Toyota C-HR XLE run is 10.1 seconds from 0-60 mph, set by the 2019 model. That makes the XLE the quickest trim tested for the C-HR so far. It also posted the model's best quarter-mile result at 17.6 seconds and 80.6 mph.
The XLE is quicker on record. The best Toyota C-HR XLE run is 10.1 seconds to 60 mph, while the XLE Premium's best run is 10.3 seconds. Across 2 XLE Premium tests, that trim averages 10.65 seconds, compared with the single 10.1-second result for the tested XLE.
The AX10-generation Toyota C-HR, sold from 2018 to 2023, averages 10.4 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 verified runs. The fastest AX10 tested is the 2019 XLE at 10.1 seconds. All recorded AX10 examples use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain with 144 horsepower.
The fastest AX10 Toyota C-HR on record is the 2019 XLE, which hits 60 mph in 10.1 seconds. Since the AX10 is the only generation tested here, that also makes it the quickest C-HR overall. Across the generation's 4 tests, the average 0-60 time is 10.4 seconds.
The first-generation Toyota C-HR, coded AX10 and spanning 2018 to 2023, posts a 10.4-second average 0-60 time across 4 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 10.1 seconds from the 2019 XLE. Power output stays consistent at 144 horsepower across the tested first-generation vehicles.
The fastest Toyota C-HR quarter-mile on record is 17.6 seconds at 80.6 mph, set by the 2019 XLE. Across all 4 recorded tests, the model averages 17.9 seconds in the quarter-mile with a 79.5-mph average trap speed. The 2020 Limited runs very close, at 17.7 seconds and 80.9 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 C-HR can do, not a single marketing claim.

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