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Toyota Paseo 0–60 Times

The Toyota Paseo 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Paseo is the 1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Toyota Paseo is the 1992 Toyota Paseo Coupe, which took 10.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.90 seconds at 78.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Toyota Paseo tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 10.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.45 seconds at 79.45 mph.

Fastest 0–60 9.50sec 1996 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 10.05sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.45sec @ 79.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.60sec 1992 Coupe
1996 Toyota Paseo

Across 2 verified runs, the Toyota Paseo ranges from 9.50 to 10.60 seconds 0–60, with a 10.05-second average.

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Toyota Paseo 0–60 Times by Generation: EL44 to L50

2 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
L50 1995–1999 9.50s 9.50s — 1996 Coupe 1 The L50 generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1996 Coupe at 9.50 seconds. Output was 93 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
EL44 1991–1995 10.60s 10.60s — 1992 Coupe 1 The EL44 generation (1991–1995) averaged 10.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1992 Coupe at 10.60 seconds. Output was 100 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
L50 1995–1999
Avg 0–60 9.50s
Fastest 9.50s
Tests 1
1996 Coupe
The L50 generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1996 Coupe at 9.50 seconds. Output was 93 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
EL44 1991–1995
Avg 0–60 10.60s
Fastest 10.60s
Tests 1
1992 Coupe
The EL44 generation (1991–1995) averaged 10.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1992 Coupe at 10.60 seconds. Output was 100 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations.
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Toyota Paseo 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 tests · 2 years

1996 Toyota Paseo

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe
9.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 80.9 mph
0–60 mph
9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
80.9 mph
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
93 hp
Torque
100 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,190 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe

1992 Toyota Paseo

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 10.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1992 Toyota Paseo Coupe
10.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
78.0 mph
Engine
1.5L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
100 hp
Torque
91 lb-ft
Curb Weight
2,190 lbs
Power-to-Weight
21.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
24 C / 31 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1992 Toyota Paseo Coupe

How we verify Toyota Paseo 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 Paseo trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota Paseo 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

6 questions
The quickest Toyota Paseo on record is the 1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.50 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Toyota Paseo is the 1992 Toyota Paseo Coupe, which takes 10.60 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Toyota Paseo reaches 60 mph in 10.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.45 seconds at roughly 79.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Trend and MotorWeek. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

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 Paseo can do, not a single marketing claim.

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