Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Corolla Cross (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,960
- Crosstrek: 11 hp more, 4.5 in more rear legroom.
- Corolla Cross: $1,960 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Crosstrek wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Crosstrek | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,445 | $26,485 | Corolla Cross |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 169 hp | Crosstrek |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Crosstrek |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 32 mpg | Corolla Cross |
| Cargo, max | 54.7 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft to 46.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.9 cu ft | 24.0 cu ft | Corolla Cross |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | 32.0 in | Crosstrek |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 42.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 176.4 in | 175.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Crosstrek |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | Corolla Cross L AWD $26,635 | $360 |
| Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335 | Crosstrek AWD $26,995 | $1,660 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Crosstrek | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,445 | $30,845 | Corolla Cross |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 196 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | Crosstrek |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 42 mpg | Corolla Cross |
| Cargo, max | 50.6 cu ft | 44.0 cu ft | Crosstrek |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft | Corolla Cross |
| Rear legroom | 36.7 in | 32.0 in | Crosstrek |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 42.9 in | About the same |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s published | 6.7 s estimate | Corolla Cross |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Each wins 4 of 13 measures.
Cost to run
Corolla Cross costs $2,705 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Crosstrek | Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $28,445 | $26,485 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,390 | $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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corolla Cross | 7% |
| MPG | Corolla Cross | 9% |
| Power | Crosstrek | 6% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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