2023 Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2023 Corolla Cross
2023HR-V
Base MSRP
$23,610
$23,800
Engine
2.0L inline 4-cylinder
2.0L inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower
169
158
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Speakers
6
4
Estimated Combined (MPG)
32
28
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
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Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Performance
- The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with a standard 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), delivering a maximum of 169 horsepower at 6,600 rpm or 151 lb.-feet of torque. On the other hand, the Honda HR-V has a 2.0L, 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC VTEC with Dual Variable Timing Control engine that puts out a maximum of 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, or 138 lb.-feet of torque.
- All trims of the Toyota Corolla Cross have a continuously variable automatic transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S) and a front-wheel drive configuration with all-wheel drive available. Similarly, the Honda HR-V starts with a 2WD configuration on the base trim, with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with sport mode available on higher trim levels.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has an available hybrid powertrain. Honda does not have a hybrid option listed for the HR-V.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has an Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers. All AWD Corolla Cross trims have a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, a stabilizer bar, and hydraulic shock absorbers. On the other hand, the Honda HR-V is equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, and rear multi-link suspension.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota Corolla Cross FWD has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 31 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg combined. It also has a Level 3, SULEV 30 (super ultra-low emissions vehicle) rating. In contrast, the Honda HR-V 2WD has an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 28 mpg combined.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross AWD trims have an EPA-estimated up to 29 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. The AWD Honda HR-V has an EPA-estimated rating of 25 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S 2.0L CVT AWD has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 45 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 42 mpg combined. Honda does not have a hybrid option listed for the HR-V.
Technology
- The Toyota Corolla Cross trims all come standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, while the Honda HR-V starts with a standard 7-inch color touch-screen center console display. A 9-inch touchscreen center console is available on the HR-V EX-L.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross comes standard with a six-speaker sound system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a 3-month SiriusXM® Platinum Plan trial. The LE and XLE trims have an optional nine-speaker JBL® Premium audio system. The Honda HR-V comes with a four-speaker sound system with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. The Sport trim has a six-speaker system, while the EX-L trim has an eight-speaker system with SiriusXM® streaming satellite radio.
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging comes standard on the Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE but is not available on the L. In contrast, wireless phone charging is only available on the EX-L trim of the Honda HR-V.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has a trial of Wi-Fi Connect on all models for 30 days or up to 3GB— this includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™) compatibility. Note that separate customer accounts are required to use the Integrated Streaming services, and the connected service is dependent on an active 4G network connection. The Honda HR-V does not include a Wi-Fi hotspot as an option.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE come with a 1-year trial to Remote Connect which allows you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. This is dependent on an active 4G network connection. In contrast, the HondaLink Remote subscription is not available for the HR-V and it does not have a remote lock/unlock feature.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) standard. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/ AB) is available only on the XLE trim. The Honda HR-V also includes Hill Start Assist as standard, but front and rear parking sensors are found only on the top-spec EX-L trim.
- All Toyota Corolla Cross models come with the Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) suite, which includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Lane Tracing Assist System (LTA), and Automatic High Beams (AHB). Comparably, the Honda HR-V comes with Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation System, and Auto High-Beam Headlights as part of its Honda Sensing® package.
- All Toyota Corolla Cross models come with Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist (BA), and Traction Control (TRAC). Similarly, all Honda HR-V models include Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control, an anti-lock braking system and Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE models include Safe Exit Assist (SEA), which alerts occupants of objects and vehicles approaching from behind. Honda does not have a comparable feature to Safe Exit Assist for the HR-V.
- An Adaptive Front-Lighting System is available as an option on the Corolla Cross XLE trim. The Honda HR-V does not have an adaptive front lighting system.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Design
- Both the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V can seat up to 5 people. Each car has rear seats with a 60/40 split that fold down on either side.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross XLE trim provides SofTex® synthetic leather-trimmed seats, while the Honda HR-V EX-L trim includes leather-trimmed seats.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE trims have a leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel (not available on the L), and the XLE also has a leather shift knob. On the other hand, the Honda HR-V Sport and EX-L trims have leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheels and leather-wrapped shift knobs which are not available on the LX trim.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross XLE has standard dual-zone automatic air conditioning with a filter and rear-seat vents. The LE has single-zone automatic AC with rear vents, while the L has manual AC with rear vents. For the Honda HR-V, the EX-L trim has dual-zone automatic climate control. None of the HR-V trims have rear seat vents.
- A moonroof is available as part of a package for the Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE. In contrast, only the Honda HR-V EX-L has a moonroof as standard. It is not available on the HR-V LX and Sport trims.
Warranty
- Every new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross includes a Basic Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 5 years/unlimited mileage. The 2023 Honda HR-V is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Warranty, a Powertrain Limited Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Limited Warranty for 5 years/unlimited miles.
- The 2023 Toyota Corolla also includes a Restraint Systems Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles that Honda does not include.
- The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S, SE, and XSE include a Hybrid Battery warranty for 10 years or 150,000 miles, and a Hybrid System warranty for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Honda does not have a hybrid option listed for the HR-V.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years/25,000 miles. Similarly, the Honda HR-V comes with the Honda Service Pass, which provides factory-scheduled maintenance for 2 years/24,000 miles.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with up to a ten-year trial of Service Connect for personalized maintenance updates. On the other hand, the Honda HR-V includes HondaLink Basic for booking service appointments. However, the Link package, with vehicle notifications and health reports, is complimentary only for EX-L models.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with ToyotaCare, which includes normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance for two years with unlimited miles. There is up to a 10-year trial of Safety Connect®, which includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance, and Automatic Collision Notification. This is dependent on an active 4G network connection. All Honda HR-V models come with 3 years/36,000 miles of 24-hour emergency road service through HondaLink Basic. However, enhanced roadside assistance is available for the HR-V as part of HondaLink.
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Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Honda HR-V
Conclusion
- The Toyota Corolla Cross powertrain delivers up to 169 horsepower, compared to the Honda HR-V engine, which puts out up to 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. The Toyota Corolla Cross has a max towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, while the Honda HR-V is not rated for towing.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has a higher EPA-estimated fuel economy rating than the Honda HR-V. The front-wheel drive model has 31 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined rating. The AWD model has an estimated 29 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined rating. In contrast, the Honda HR-V has an estimated 26 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined rating for the front-wheel drive, and 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined rating for AWD.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has a standard 8-inch touchscreen center console for all trims compared to the Honda HR-V’s starting 7-inch color touch-screen. The Toyota Corolla Cross also has a standard six-speaker sound system, with an available nine-speaker system upgrade, compared to the HR-V’s standard four-speaker sound system and six- or eight-speaker system upgrades.
- A Remote Connect subscription is capable for all Toyota Corolla Cross models. Remote Connect allows drivers to lock and unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, find the last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. This feature is dependent on an active 4G network connection. Remote lock/unlock features are available for the Honda HR-V as part of HondaLink.
- The Toyota Corolla Cross has a trial subscription on all models for 30 days or up to 3GB of Wi-Fi Connect— this includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™). Note that separate customer accounts are required to use the Integrated Streaming services, and the connected service is dependent on an active 4G network connection. The Honda HR-V does not have a Wi-Fi hotspot as an option. Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging comes standard on the Toyota Corolla Cross LE and XLE but is only available on the EX-L trim of the Honda HR-V.