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Toyota Corolla Cross vs Honda CR-V

The 2026 Corolla Cross XLE AWD against the 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 2, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross2026 Honda CR-V

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the Corolla Cross costs $10,695 less: $33,305 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedHonda
  • The Corolla Cross stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Corolla Cross (30 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $424 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,239/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA

At a glance

Corolla CrossCR-V
Starting price, this trim$33,305PublishedToyota$44,000PublishedHonda
Powertrain2.0 L four-cylinder, direct and port injection · Dynamic Torque Control AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling, up to 50% rearward)2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System (on-demand rear coupling)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed9.2 sTestedCar and Driver7.1 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row21.5 cu ft (609 L)PublishedToyota Canada34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda
Large suitcases, packed4Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada6Simulatedfrom Honda
Seats5Published5PublishedHonda
Crash ratingsNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety PickNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G

Acceleration

The CR-V gets to 60 mph 2.1 s sooner: 7.1 s against 9.2 s.

Corolla CrossCR-V
Power169 hp (126 kW)PublishedToyota204 hp (152 kW)PublishedHonda
Torque151 lb-ft (205 Nm)PublishedToyota247 lb-ft (335 Nm)PublishedHonda
0–60 mph, tested or claimed9.2 sTestedCar and Driver7.1 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation9.2 sSimulatedfrom Toyota7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph6.0 sTestedCar and Driver5.2 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile17.0 sTestedCar and Driver15.8 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The Corolla Cross stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft).

Corolla CrossCR-V
Braking 70–0 mph, tested172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver182 ft (55.5 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrendno data
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction357 ft (108.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver373 ft (113.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction275 ft (83.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver285 ft (86.8 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction166 ft (50.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver173 ft (52.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the CR-V; the Corolla Cross goes over at 11 mph.

Corolla CrossCR-V
NHTSA rollover rating4★ · 16.4% riskTestedNHTSA4★ · 15.5% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.22Simulated, estimated inputs1.24Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Corolla Cross (30 mpg).

Corolla CrossCR-V
EPA combined30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$2,239/yrDerivedEPA$1,815/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Drag coefficient0.39DerivedEPA0.36DerivedEPA
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

The Corolla Cross turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 35.4 ft against 37.0 ft.

Corolla CrossCR-V
Skidpad grip, tested0.80 gTestedCar and Driver0.81 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation0.80 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.81 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)PublishedToyota Canada37.0 ft (11.3 m)PublishedHonda
Ground clearance8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedToyota8.2 in (21 cm)PublishedHonda
TiresGoodyear Assurance Finesse 225/55R18 98V all-season · 225/55R18TestedCar and DriverMichelin Primacy A/S 235/55R19 all-season · 235/55R19TestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

The CR-V has 13.2 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 34.7 cu ft against 21.5 cu ft.

Corolla CrossCR-V
Seats5Published5PublishedHonda
Large suitcases, packed4Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada6Simulatedfrom Honda
Carry-ons in the space left0Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada0Simulatedfrom Honda
Cargo behind the second row21.5 cu ft (609 L)PublishedToyota Canada34.7 cu ft (983 L)PublishedHonda
Cargo, seats folded61.8 cu ft (1,750 L)PublishedToyota Canada71.8 cu ft (2,033 L)PublishedHonda
Towing1,500 lb (680 kg)PublishedToyota Canada1,000 lb (454 kg)PublishedHonda
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver−0.1 in (0 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs0.0 in (0 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+2.2 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+2.3 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+5.2 in (13 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+5.3 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger+1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+2.5 in (6 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+0.5 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+4.4 in (11 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−1.0 in head · −3.8 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs−0.1 in head · +0.1 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda
Front head room, published38.6 in (98 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda
Rear head room, published39.0 in (99 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedHonda
Rear leg room, published32.0 in (81 cm)PublishedJ.D. Power41.0 in (104 cm)PublishedHonda
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

No meaningful gap between the Corolla Cross and the CR-V on what we can measure here.

Corolla CrossCR-V
Cabin sound at 70 mphno data68 dBATestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

No meaningful gap between the Corolla Cross and the CR-V on what we can measure here.

Corolla CrossCR-V
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver19 ft (5.7 m)Simulated20 ft (6.1 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead41%Simulated38%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS rates the CR-V’s headlights Good and the Corolla Cross’s Acceptable.

Corolla CrossCR-V
IIHS headlight ratingAcceptableTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS281 ft (85.7 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams63 mph (102 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS62 mph (100 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)445 ft (135.5 m)TestedIIHS481 ft (146.6 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Corolla Cross rates Acceptable and the CR-V Poor.

Corolla CrossCR-V
NHTSA overall5★TestedNHTSA5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)AcceptableTestedIIHSPoorTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS award2025 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHSno data
Curb weight3,384 lb (1,535 kg)TestedCar and Driver3,890 lb (1,764 kg)TestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Toyota Corolla Cross

  • In the trims shown, the Corolla Cross costs $10,695 less: $33,305 against $44,000 for the CR-V, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedHonda
  • The Corolla Cross stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 10 ft shorter than the CR-V (182 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Corolla Cross rates Acceptable and the CR-V Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • The Corolla Cross is rated to tow 500 lb more: 1,500 lb against 1,000 lb. PublishedToyota CanadaPublishedHonda
  • The Corolla Cross turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 35.4 ft against 37.0 ft. PublishedToyota CanadaPublishedHonda

Honda CR-V

  • The CR-V is rated 37 mpg combined by the EPA, 7 mpg better than the Corolla Cross (30 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the CR-V costs about $424 a year less to run: $1,815/yr against $2,239/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • The CR-V gets to 60 mph 2.1 s sooner: 7.1 s against 9.2 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The CR-V has 13.2 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 34.7 cu ft against 21.5 cu ft. PublishedToyota CanadaPublishedHonda
  • Our packing test fits 6 large suitcases in the CR-V and 4 in the Corolla Cross. Simulatedfrom Toyota CanadaSimulatedfrom Honda
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +4.4 in of knee room in the CR-V and +0.5 in in the Corolla Cross. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulatedfrom Honda
  • Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 5.2 s in the CR-V and 6.0 s in the Corolla Cross. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • IIHS rates the CR-V’s headlights Good and the Corolla Cross’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • The CR-V makes 35 hp more: 204 hp against 169 hp. PublishedToyotaPublishedHonda
  • A 5-ft-11 rear passenger has +2.5 in of head room in the CR-V and +1.6 in in the Corolla Cross. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulatedfrom Honda
  • It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the CR-V; the Corolla Cross goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs

Weigh them by what matters to you in the lab’s verdict

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Sources

  1. Toyota: 2026 Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid trims and starting MSRP (2026-10)
  2. American Honda: 2026 CR-V trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,450 destination) (2026-10)
  3. Car and Driver: Tested: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Aims for Mass Appeal (XLE AWD) (2021-12)
  4. Car and Driver: Comparison test: CR-V Hybrid, CX-50 Hybrid, Forester Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid (2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid AWD) (2025-10)
  5. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD ratings (2026-10)
  6. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda CR-V AWD (1.5 L turbo, id 49487) and CR-V Hybrid AWD (id 49488) ratings (2026-10)
  7. Toyota Canada: 2026 Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid specifications summary (dimensions, tread, weights, cargo, tanks) (2026-10)
  8. Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (2025-08)
  9. Toyota: 2026 Corolla Cross eBrochure: specifications (engines, ground clearance, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
  10. MotorTrend: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD XLE First Test (2022-06)
  11. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV AWD (VehicleId 21648) (2026-10)
  12. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid SUV HEV AWD (VehicleId 20888) (2026-10)
  13. US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Corolla Cross coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
  14. US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (CR-V coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
  15. Toyota Canada: 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid Product Information (engine, motor, battery, brakes, chassis, interior) (2025-10)
  16. J.D. Power: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE 4WD specifications (2026-10)
  17. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross ratings (2026-10)
  18. IIHS: 2026 Honda CR-V ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–27 models) (2026-10)
  19. IIHS: Nine additional models qualify for IIHS awards (2025–26 Corolla Cross: 2025 Top Safety Pick) (2025-10)

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.