Honda HR-V vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The Honda HR-V starts from $30,300 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only) before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $33,330 and $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

The Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda HR-V. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Yaris Cross, against 5 on the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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

The Honda HR-V stands out with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 89kW and 145Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Honda HR-V has the clear power advantage at 89kW vs 85kW. 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, 165mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda HR-V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 304L in the Honda HR-V and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 86L advantage.

For towing, the Honda HR-V leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.