Hyundai Kona vs Toyota Corolla Cross (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$615

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Kona SE FWD vs Corolla Cross L 2WD
Measure	Kona	Corolla Cross	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,100	$26,485	Corolla Cross
Horsepower	147 hp	169 hp	Corolla Cross
Torque	132 lb-ft	151 lb-ft	Corolla Cross
MPG combined	31 mpg	32 mpg	Corolla Cross
Cargo, max	63.7 cu ft	25.5 cu ft to 46.9 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	25.5 cu ft	24.0 cu ft	Kona
Rear legroom	38.2 in	32.0 in	Kona
Front legroom	41.7 in	42.9 in	Corolla Cross
Length	171.3 in	175.6 in	Not scored
Width	71.9 in	71.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	N/A	3,097 lb	N/A
Towing	N/A	1,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	6.7 in	8.1 in	Corolla Cross
0-60 mph	N/A	7.8 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Kona

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
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Kona SE FWD $25,500	Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335	$165
Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335	Kona SE FWD $25,500	$165

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Corolla Cross costs $847 less over 6 years.

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

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Corolla Cross wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.