2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD vs 2WD: is AWD worth it?
L AWD vs L 2WD
AWD adds $1,300. Costs $80 more a year in fuel.
$1,780more over 6 years
- 30 vs 32 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 2WD L AWD | $25,335 $26,635 | $1,300 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,780 | +198 lb |
| LE 2WD LE AWD | $27,665 $28,965 | $1,300 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,780 | +199 lb |
| XLE 2WD XLE AWD | $30,260 $31,710 | $1,450 | 32 mpg 30 mpg | $1,200 $1,280 | $1,930 | +183 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree