2026 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid S AWD vs L AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
8.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,160 more. Saves $366 a year.
- Break-even: 103,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid S AWD L AWD | $29,795 $26,635 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $3,160 | $366 | 8.6 years | Gas, $966 |
| Hybrid SE AWD L AWD | $31,115 $26,635 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $4,480 | $366 | 12.3 years | Gas, $2,286 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD L AWD | $33,830 $26,635 | 42 mpg 30 mpg | $914 $1,280 | $7,195 | $366 | 19.7 years | Gas, $5,001 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.61.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 17,300.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 196 hp | 169 hp | +27 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft | -11 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.5 cu ft | 21.5 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,295 lb | +100 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Sources disagree