Head to head
2026 Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda HR-V
Shown: 2026 HR-V AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Toyota Corolla Cross
Shown: 2026 Corolla Cross Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V AWD | Corolla Cross |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 30 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 27 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (AV-S10) |
| Body | Small Station Wagons | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,200 | $1,900 |
| Eco Score | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 328 g/mi | 276 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda HR-V and the Toyota Corolla Cross both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.