Honda CR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5,885
- CR-V: 21 hp more, 9.0 in more rear legroom.
- Corolla Cross: $5,885 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- CR-V wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | CR-V | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,370 | $26,485 | Corolla Cross |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 169 hp | CR-V |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | CR-V |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | Corolla Cross |
| Cargo, max | 76.5 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft to 46.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 39.3 cu ft | 24.0 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 41.0 in | 32.0 in | CR-V |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.9 in | Corolla Cross |
| Length | 184.8 in | 175.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | Corolla Cross Hybrid SE AWD $31,115 | $195 |
| Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335 | CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | $5,585 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | CR-V | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,080 | $30,845 | Corolla Cross |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 196 hp | CR-V |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 40 mpg | 42 mpg | Corolla Cross |
| Cargo, seats up | 36.3 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 41.0 in | 32.0 in | CR-V |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.9 in | Corolla Cross |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb | Corolla Cross |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Corolla Cross wins 4 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
Corolla Cross costs $6,365 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CR-V | Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,370 | $26,485 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,050 | $33,685 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla Cross wins.
CR-V wins if Price weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corolla Cross | 18% |
| MPG | Corolla Cross | 6% |
| Power | CR-V | 11% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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