Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Corolla Cross (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,165
- Corolla: $2,165 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Corolla Cross: 10.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo, 0.9 in more front legroom.
- Corolla wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Corolla | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,320 | $26,485 | Corolla |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 169 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | Corolla |
| Cargo, max | 13.1 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft to 46.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.1 cu ft | 24.0 cu ft | Corolla Cross |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 32.0 in | Corolla |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | Corolla Cross |
| Length | 182.3 in | 175.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,955 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 8.1 in | Corolla Cross |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Corolla |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corolla LE FWD $23,125 | Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335 | $2,210 |
| Corolla Cross L 2WD $25,335 | Corolla SE FWD $25,565 | $230 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Corolla | Corolla Cross | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,170 | $30,845 | Corolla |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 196 hp | Corolla Cross |
| MPG combined | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | Corolla |
| Cargo, max | 13.1 cu ft | 44.0 cu ft | Corolla Cross |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.1 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft | Corolla Cross |
| Rear legroom | 34.8 in | 32.0 in | Corolla |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | Corolla Cross |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 8.0 in | Corolla Cross |
| 0-60 mph | 9.0 s estimate | 6.7 s estimate | Corolla Cross |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Corolla Cross wins 6 of 11 measures.
Cost to run
Corolla costs $2,782 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Corolla | Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $24,320 | $26,485 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,097 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,583 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $30,903 | $33,685 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corolla | 8% |
| MPG | Corolla | 9% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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