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.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 0
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 17
Toyota Corolla Cross
Shown: 2026 Corolla Cross Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 28
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda HR-V AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| Eco Score | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 328 g/mi | 276 g/mi |
| Length | 180 in | 176 in |
| Height | 63 in | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 104 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,197 lb | 3,263 lb |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Complaints | 17 | 28 |
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.