Head to head
2026 Subaru Crosstrek 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
Subaru Crosstrek
Shown: 2026 Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 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 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Crosstrek AWD | Corolla Cross |
| Trim / config | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Auto (AV-S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 29 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) | Automatic (AV-S10) |
| Body | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,050 | $1,900 |
| CO₂ | 307 g/mi | 276 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Subaru Crosstrek 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.