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Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,465

Car 1

Car 2

HR-VCorolla CrossMSRP + destination$27,950$26,485Horsepower158 hp169 hpTorque138 lb-ft151 lb-ftMPG combined28 mpg32 mpgCargo, seats up24.4 cu ft24.0 cu ftRear legroom37.7 in32.0 inFront legroom41.9 in42.9 inSeats55Ground clearance7.0 in8.1 in0-60 mph8.4 s7.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
HR-V LX FWD vs Corolla Cross L 2WD
MeasureHR-VCorolla CrossWinner
MSRP + destination$27,950$26,485Corolla Cross
Horsepower158 hp169 hpCorolla Cross
Torque138 lb-ft151 lb-ftCorolla Cross
MPG combined28 mpg32 mpgCorolla Cross
Cargo, max55.1 cu ft25.5 cu ft to 46.9 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up24.4 cu ft24.0 cu ftAbout the same
Rear legroom37.7 in32.0 inHR-V
Front legroom41.9 in42.9 inCorolla Cross
Length179.8 in175.6 inNot scored
Width72.4 in71.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,159 lb3,097 lbNot scored
TowingNot rated1,500 lbN/A
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance7.0 in8.1 inCorolla Cross
0-60 mph8.4 s estimate7.8 s estimateCorolla Cross
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
HR-V LX FWD
$26,500
Corolla Cross L AWD
$26,635
$135
Corolla Cross L 2WD
$25,335
HR-V LX FWD
$26,500
$1,165

Cost to run

Corolla Cross costs $2,494 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostHR-VCorolla Cross
MSRP + destination$27,950$26,485
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,371$1,200
Fuel or charging, 6 years$8,229$7,200
Total, 6 years$36,179$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.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceCorolla Cross5%
MPGCorolla Cross13%
PowerCorolla Cross7%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked