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 8.70 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 10.60 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.
Across 17 verified runs, the Toyota Yaris ranges from 8.70 to 10.60 seconds 0–60, with a 9.61-second average.
Toyota Yaris Performance Overview
Toyota’s Yaris performance record across 17 independently verified tests spanning 2007 to 2020 shows a subcompact focused on steady, naturally aspirated consistency rather than large swings in output. Across the period covered here, the model stayed with gasoline power and the 1NZ-FE four-cylinder at 106 hp through its main XP90 and XP130 eras. Early XP90 results clustered near ten seconds to 60 mph, with the 2007 S Sedan setting the initial benchmark at 8.9 seconds, while the 2009 S 5-door Hatchback trailed at 10.6 seconds.
The XP130 generation moved the curve slightly quicker without changing the formula. In 2012, the SE 5-door Hatchback lowered the mark to 8.7 seconds to 60 mph, and the related 2017 iA Sedan matched that figure while also delivering the quickest quarter-mile in the sample at 16.8 seconds at 84 mph. That made the late-2010s sedan the fastest-tested Yaris variant in this data set.
Today, the XP210-era entry remains close to that established range. The 2020 XLE 5-door Hatchback recorded a 9.4-second 0-60 run, placing the current generation near the model’s long-term average while maintaining the same gasoline, naturally aspirated layout.
Toyota Yaris 0–60 by generation
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP210 | 2020–present | 9.40s | 9.40s — 2020 XLE 5-door Hatchback | 1 | The XP210 generation (2020–present) averaged 9.40 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2020 XLE 5-door Hatchback at 9.40 seconds. Output was 106 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
| XP130 | 2011–2019 | 9.46s | 8.70s — 2017 iA Sedan | 10 | The XP130 generation (2011–2019) averaged 9.46 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2017 iA Sedan at 8.70 seconds. Output was 106 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
| XP90 | 2005–2010 | 9.90s | 8.90s — 2007 S Sedan | 6 | The XP90 generation (2005–2010) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2007 S Sedan at 8.90 seconds. Output was 106 hp across 1.5L I-4 configurations. |
Toyota Yaris 0–60 times by model year
17 tests · 9 years2020 Toyota Yaris
1 verified run- 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
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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