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2027 Toyota Corolla Horsepower and Torque
How much horsepower does a Toyota Corolla have? Here is the power of the 2027 Corolla's 2.0-liter gas engine and its hybrid system, grade by grade, with the transmission, drivetrain and estimated mpg toyota.com lists for each, from toyota.com's 2027 Corolla specifications, read November 12, 2026.
How much horsepower does the 2027 Toyota Corolla have?
Toyota.com lists 169 hp and 151 lb.-ft. for the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in the Corolla LE, SE and XSE, and 138 hybrid system net horsepower for the Corolla Hybrid LE, SE and XLE.
Corolla horsepower at a glance
| Powertrain | Output (toyota.com) | Transmission and drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gas engine (LE, SE, XSE) | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve, Dual VVT-i: 169 hp @ 6,600 rpm, 151 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm | Dynamic-Shift CVT, front-wheel drive |
| Hybrid system (Hybrid LE, SE, XLE) | 138 hybrid system net horsepower | Electronically controlled CVT (ECVT); FWD, or AWD on Hybrid LE and SE |
| Hybrid gas engine | 1.8-liter 4-cylinder aluminum DOHC 16-valve, VVT-i: 96 hp, 105 lb.-ft. | Part of the hybrid system |
From toyota.com's 2027 Corolla specifications (mechanical/performance), read November 12, 2026.
Corolla power and mpg by grade
| Grade | Engine | Power | Transmission | Drive | Est. mpg (city/hwy/comb.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 2.0L gas | 169 hp / 151 lb.-ft. | CVT | FWD | 31/41/35 |
| SE | 2.0L gas | 169 hp / 151 lb.-ft. | CVT | FWD | 30/38/33 |
| XSE | 2.0L gas | 169 hp / 151 lb.-ft. | CVT | FWD | 29/38/33 |
| Hybrid LE | 1.8L hybrid | 138 net hp (system) | ECVT | FWD | 53/46/50 |
| Hybrid LE | 1.8L hybrid | 138 net hp (system) | ECVT | AWD | 51/44/48 |
| Hybrid SE | 1.8L hybrid | 138 net hp (system) | ECVT | FWD | 50/43/47 |
| Hybrid SE | 1.8L hybrid | 138 net hp (system) | ECVT | AWD | 47/41/44 |
| Hybrid XLE | 1.8L hybrid | 138 net hp (system) | ECVT | FWD | 53/46/50 |
From toyota.com's 2027 Corolla specifications (8 configurations), read November 12, 2026. Mpg figures are estimates as listed on toyota.com; actual mileage will vary.
Gas or hybrid: what the numbers say
The LE, SE and XSE share one engine on toyota.com: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with Dual VVT-i, listed at 169 hp at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm, paired with a Dynamic-Shift CVT and front-wheel drive.
The Corolla Hybrid LE, SE and XLE pair a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder (listed at 96 hp and 105 lb.-ft.) with the hybrid system for 138 hybrid system net horsepower and an electronically controlled CVT. Toyota.com lists the Hybrid LE and Hybrid SE with front-wheel drive or Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive.
The trade-off is power against mileage: the gas grades list 31 hp more, while the hybrid grades list estimated combined mpg of 44 to 50 against 33 to 35 for the gas grades.
Peoria Toyota hours
| Department | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sales | Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun closed |
| Service | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sun closed |
From Peoria Toyota's website, November 12, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Toyota Corolla horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the 2027 Toyota Corolla have?
Toyota.com lists 169 hp at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm for the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in the Corolla LE, SE and XSE, and 138 hybrid system net horsepower for the Corolla Hybrid LE, SE and XLE.
Does the Corolla Hybrid have less horsepower than the gas Corolla?
Yes, on toyota.com's 2027 specifications: 138 hybrid system net horsepower for the hybrid grades against 169 hp for the 2.0-liter gas engine. The hybrid lists much higher estimated mpg.
Do the SE and XSE have more power than the LE?
No. Toyota.com lists the same 2.0-liter engine at 169 hp and 151 lb.-ft. for the LE, SE and XSE. The grades differ in equipment, not engine output.
What is the gas engine in the Corolla Hybrid?
Toyota.com lists a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder aluminum DOHC 16-valve engine with VVT-i, rated at 96 hp and 105 lb.-ft., as part of the hybrid system. The system is rated at 138 net horsepower.
Is the Corolla available with all-wheel drive?
On toyota.com's 2027 specifications, the Hybrid LE and Hybrid SE are listed with front-wheel drive or Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive. The LE, SE, XSE and Hybrid XLE are listed with front-wheel drive.
What transmission does the Corolla use?
Toyota.com lists a Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for the 2.0-liter grades and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) for the hybrid grades.
What mpg does the Corolla get?
Toyota.com lists estimated mpg from 29/38/33 (city/highway/combined, XSE) to 53/46/50 (Hybrid LE and Hybrid XLE with front-wheel drive) for the 2027 Corolla. Actual mileage will vary.
Comparing Corolla grades?
Visit Peoria Toyota at 7401 N Allen Rd in Peoria to compare the gas and hybrid Corolla.
Sources
Horsepower, torque, engines, transmissions, drivetrains and mpg are from toyota.com's 2027 Corolla specifications page, read November 12, 2026. Address and hours are from Peoria Toyota's own website. The image is a Toyota image and is illustrative.
- 2027 Toyota Corolla specifications: engines, horsepower, torque, hybrid system net horsepower, transmissions, drivetrains and estimated mpg, 8 configurations (page data), Toyota, read November 12, 2026
- Address and hours, Peoria Toyota, November 12, 2026
