Honda HR-V vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Honda HR-V starts from $32,900 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $33,490. That makes the Honda HR-V the more affordable entry point by $590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $36,190 and $36,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Corolla Cross packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 7 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Toyota Corolla Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V lines up producing 96kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross lines up making 90kW and 163Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Honda HR-V has the clear power advantage at 96kW vs 90kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda HR-V is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 115mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Corolla Cross generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda HR-V and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 148L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Corolla Cross leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,283/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Honda HR-V) vs $1,283 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda HR-V) vs 5 years (Toyota Corolla Cross). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.