Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 17 recorded runs

Toyota Yaris 0–60 Times

The Toyota Yaris 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Yaris is the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.80 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Toyota Yaris is the 2009 Toyota Yaris S 5-door Hatchback, which took 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota Yaris tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.61 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.42 seconds at 79.56 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.7sec 2017 iA Sedan

Average 0–60 9.61sec Across 17 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 17.42sec @ 79.6 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.6sec 2009 S 5-door

Across 17 verified runs, the Toyota Yaris ranges from 8.7 to 10.6 seconds 0–60, with a 9.61-second average.

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Toyota Yaris 0–60 times by model year

17 tests · 9 years

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Model Year 9

2020

Toyota Yaris · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 9.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.20 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#07

2020 Toyota Yaris XLE 5-door Hatchback

9.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.20s ¼ mi @ 80.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.20 sec
Trap Speed: 80.5 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 32 C / 40 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 17

2019

Toyota Yaris · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 9.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.40 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

2019 Toyota Yaris XLE Sedan

9.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.40s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.40 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 32 C / 40 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #9 of 17

2017

Toyota Yaris · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#01

2017 Toyota Yaris iA Sedan

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 84.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 39 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 17

2016

Toyota Yaris · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 10.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#12

2016 Toyota Yaris LE 5-door Hatchback

10.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.80s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.80 sec
Trap Speed: 78.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 36 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 17

2015

Toyota Yaris · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.55 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.45 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#03

2015 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 37 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #3 of 17

#13

2015 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

10.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.90s ¼ mi @ 78.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.90 sec
Trap Speed: 78.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 36 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #13 of 17

2012

Toyota Yaris · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.40 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.28 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#02

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 81.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 81.3 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 38 H / 32.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 17

#05

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

9.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 38 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #5 of 17

#06

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

9.1sec 0–60

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17.00s ¼ mi @ 80.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 80.1 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 17

#10

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

9.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.50s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.50 sec
Trap Speed: 79.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 30 C / 38 H / 36.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #10 of 17

#16

2012 Toyota Yaris SE 5-door Hatchback

10.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

18.10s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 18.10 sec
Trap Speed: 77.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 35 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #16 of 17

2010

Toyota Yaris · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 10.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#14

2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door Hatchback

10.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.80s ¼ mi @ 75.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.80 sec
Trap Speed: 75.8 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 35 H / 29.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #14 of 17

2009

Toyota Yaris · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 10.15 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.80 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#11

2009 Toyota Yaris S 5-door Hatchback

9.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.50s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.50 sec
Trap Speed: 80.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 35 H / 33.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #11 of 17

#17

2009 Toyota Yaris S 5-door Hatchback

10.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

18.10s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 18.10 sec
Trap Speed: 77.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 35 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #17 of 17

2007

Toyota Yaris · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.40 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#04

2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 29 C / 36 H / 36 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 17

#08

2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan

9.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.40s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.40 sec
Trap Speed: 80.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 35 H / 36 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #8 of 17

#15

2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan

10.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.80s ¼ mi @ 76.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 10.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.80 sec
Trap Speed: 76.8 mph
Engine: 1.5L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 35 H / 36.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 17

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

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Toyota Yaris 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Toyota Yaris performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Toyota Yaris on record is the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.80 seconds at 84.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Toyota Yaris is the 2009 Toyota Yaris S 5-door Hatchback, which takes 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 17 verified runs, a Toyota Yaris reaches 60 mph in 9.61 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.42 seconds at roughly 79.6 mph.

We have verified test data for 9 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 Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

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 Yaris can do, not a single marketing claim.

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