2026 · Subcompact SUV

Toyota Corolla Cross: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured

Toyota’s small crossover on a 103.9-inch wheelbase, with a 169-hp gas four or a 196-hp all-wheel-drive hybrid.

Figures are for the Corolla Cross XLE AWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 2, 2026.

Open the Corolla Cross in the 3D lab

Where it stands among compact SUVs

#9 of 17Large suitcases, packed: 4
#5 of 15Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 172 ft
#6 of 17Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 357 ft
#3 of 17Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 19 ft
#8 of 17Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $2,239/yr
#1 of 17Starting price, this trim: $33,305

Ranked against the default trim of every compact SUV in the catalog that has the figure.

At a glance

Starting price, this trim	$33,305PublishedToyota
Powertrain	2.0 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection · Dynamic Torque Control AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling, up to 50% rearward)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	9.2 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested	172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row	21.5 cu ft (609 L)PublishedToyota Canada
Large suitcases, packed	4Simulated from Toyota Canada
Seats	5Published
Crash ratings	NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power	169 hp (126 kW)PublishedToyota
Torque	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)PublishedToyota
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	9.2 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation	9.2 sSimulated from Toyota
Passing, 50–70 mph	6.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile	17.0 sTestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Braking 70–0 mph, tested	172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested	120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrend
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	357 ft (108.9 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	275 ft (83.7 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction	166 ft (50.5 m)Simulated from Car and Driver

Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

NHTSA rollover rating	4★ · 16.4% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll	11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)	1.22Simulated, estimated inputs

Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA combined	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year	$2,239/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)Simulated from Car and Driver
Drag coefficient	0.39DerivedEPA

Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Skidpad grip, tested	0.80 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation	0.80 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow	0.26 gSimulated from Car and Driver
Turning circle	35.4 ft (10.8 m)PublishedToyota Canada
Ground clearance	8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedToyota
Tires	Goodyear Assurance Finesse 225/55R18 98V all-season · 225/55R18TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats	5Published
Large suitcases, packed	4Simulated from Toyota Canada
Carry-ons in the space left	0Simulated from Toyota Canada
Cargo behind the second row	21.5 cu ft (609 L)PublishedToyota Canada
Cargo, seats folded	61.8 cu ft (1,750 L)PublishedToyota Canada
Towing	1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedToyota Canada
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver	−0.1 in (0 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver	+2.2 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver	+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger	+1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in	+0.5 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in	−1.0 in head · −3.8 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs
Front head room, published	38.6 in (98 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power
Rear head room, published	39.0 in (99 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power
Rear leg room, published	32.0 in (81 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power

Watch it in Live In It

Visibility

Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?

Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver	19 ft (5.7 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead	41%Simulated

Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?

IIHS headlight rating	AcceptableTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)	281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams	63 mph (102 km/h)Simulated from IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)	445 ft (135.5 m)TestedIIHS

Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

NHTSA overall	5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap front	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)	AcceptableTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS award	2025 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHS
Curb weight	3,384 lb (1,535 kg)TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Impact

Corolla Cross compared

Trims in the catalog

Corolla Cross XLE AWD · from $33,305 · figures on this page
Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE · from $35,425

Other compact SUVs

Sources

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.