0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Toyota GR Corolla faster than a Honda Civic Type R?
Yes. The 2023 GR Corolla is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 5.0 s vs 5.2 s for the 2023 Civic Type R (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (13.3 s vs 13.8 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
GR Corolla 0-60
5.0 s
tested by MotorWeek
Civic Type R 0-60
5.2 s
tested by MotorWeek
GR Corolla power
300 hp
AWD
Civic Type R power
315 hp
FWD
GR Corolla vs Civic Type R: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2023 Toyota GR Corolla | 2023 Honda Civic Type R | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2023–present | 2023–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2023 model year | 2023 model year |
| Powertrain | 1.6L turbocharged inline-3, 6-speed manual | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 6-speed manual |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Body | hatchback | hatchback |
| Horsepower | 300 hp[1]Core and Circuit Edition | 315 hp[2]@ 6,500 rpm, SAE net |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft[1]Core/Circuit; MORIZO Edition 295 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft[2]page footnote gives 2,500-4,500 rpm |
| Curb weight | 3,252 lb[1]Core; Circuit Edition 3,285 lb; MORIZO 3,186 lb | 3,188 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 5.0 s[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 GR Corolla, 6-speed manual, 50/50 torque split, Sport mode | 5.2 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Civic Type R (FL5), 6-speed manual |
| Quarter mile | 13.3 s @ 104 mph[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 GR Corolla, 6-speed manual | 13.8 s @ 105 mph[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Civic Type R, 6-speed manual |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $35,900[1]2023 base MSRP · 'Starting MSRP' (Core) | $42,895[5]2023 base MSRP · excl. $1,095 destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The GR Corolla is quicker to 60 mph by 0.2 s: 5.0 s vs 5.2 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Quarter mile
The GR Corolla is quicker through the quarter mile: 13.3 s vs 13.8 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The Civic Type R carries less weight per horsepower (10.1 vs 10.8 lb per hp). The GR Corolla drives all four wheels while the Civic Type R is front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Price new and what buyers paid
- Toyota GR Corolla: launched at $35,900 (2023 base MSRP).
- Honda Civic Type R: launched at $42,895 (2023 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Honda Civic (all trims, 79 deals) paid a median 4.4% below MSRP — see the Civic target price.
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Corolla faster than a Honda Civic Type R?
Yes — the 2023 GR Corolla is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 5.0 s vs 5.2 s for the 2023 Civic Type R (both tested by MotorWeek), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (13.3 s vs 13.8 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Toyota GR Corolla?
5.0 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2023 GR Corolla, 6-speed manual, 50/50 torque split, Sport mode) for the 2023 model year, from 300 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Honda Civic Type R?
5.2 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2023 Civic Type R (FL5), 6-speed manual) for the 2023 model year, from 315 hp.
Which costs more new, the GR Corolla or the Civic Type R?
At launch, the 2023 GR Corolla started at $35,900 and the 2023 Civic Type R at $42,895 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- First-Ever GR Corolla Rockets Out this Fall — Toyota USA Newsroom, 2022-09-14. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2023 Honda Civic Type R - Specifications & Features — American Honda (hondanews.com), 2022-10-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2023 Toyota GR Corolla - MotorWeek”, 2023-04-05.
- MotorWeek, “2023 Honda Civic Type R - Road Tests MotorWeek”, 2023-12-06.
- All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R – the Ultimate Hot Hatch – Arriving at Dealers — American Honda (hondanews.com), 2022-10-27. Accessed 2026-11-14.