Toyota Corolla Cross vs Honda HR-V: fuel economy and fuel cost
In model year 2026 the Toyota Corolla Cross is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $1,560 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (Corolla Cross Hybrid, 42 MPG combined), against $2,310 for the Honda HR-V (HR-V, 28 MPG combined). That is $750 a year, or $3,750 over five years.
A frequently cross-shopped pair of rivals. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.
The EPA is still publishing model year 2027 ratings, so this page compares model year 2026, the latest complete year.
- Hybrid
- Small SUVs
Toyota Corolla Cross
Lowest fuel cost configuration
Corolla Cross Hybrid
$10.40 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
3 configurations in MY2026
- Gas
- Wagons
Honda HR-V
Lowest fuel cost configuration
HR-V
$15.40 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
2 configurations in MY2026
What the fuel costs
Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration
- Toyota Corolla Cross$1,560 a year · $10.40 per 100 mi
- Honda HR-V$2,310 a year · $15.40 per 100 mi
Difference per year
$750
Toyota Corolla Cross costs less to fuel
Over 5 years
$3,750
$750 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
Head to head, MY2026
| Measure | Toyota Corolla Cross | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest-cost configuration | Corolla Cross Hybrid | HR-V |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Combined rating | 42 MPG (better) | 28 MPG |
| City rating | 46 MPG (better) | 26 MPG |
| Highway rating | 39 MPG (better) | 32 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,560/yr (better) | $2,310/yr |
| Cost per 100 miles | $10.40 (better) | $15.40 |
| Annual cost range, all configurations | $1,560–$2,180 | $2,310–$2,420 |
| Configurations in MY2026 | 3 | 2 |
| EPA class | Small SUVs | Wagons |
Best configuration by powertrain
| Powertrain | Toyota Corolla Cross | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 32 MPG · $2,060/yr Corolla Cross | 28 MPG · $2,310/yr HR-V |
| Hybrid | 42 MPG · $1,560/yr Corolla Cross Hybrid | Not offered in MY2026 |
Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.
Where each one comes out ahead
Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.
Toyota Corolla Cross
- Lower annual fuel cost: $1,560 vs $2,310
- Higher combined rating: 42 MPG vs 28 MPG
- Higher city rating: 46 MPG vs 26 MPG
- Higher highway rating: 39 MPG vs 32 MPG
- Lower annual cost for the best gas configuration: $2,060 vs $2,310
- Offers hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Honda HR-V does not
Honda HR-V
Not ahead on any measure listed here.
Year by year
| Model year | Toyota Corolla Cross | Honda HR-V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | Per year | Combined | Per year | |
| 2026 | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | 27–28 MPG | $2,310–$2,420 |
| 2025 | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | 27–28 MPG | $2,300–$2,410 |
| 2024 | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | 27–28 MPG | $2,290–$2,410 |
| 2023 | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | 27–28 MPG | $2,290–$2,410 |
| 2022 | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | 28–30 MPG | $2,160–$2,310 |
Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to fuel, the Toyota Corolla Cross or the Honda HR-V?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is cheaper: about $1,560 a year against $2,310 for the Honda HR-V, a difference of $750 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.
How much would the Toyota Corolla Cross save over five years?
About $3,750 ($750 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.
Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Toyota Corolla Cross or the Honda HR-V?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is rated 42 MPG combined against 28 MPG for the Honda HR-V. City: 46 MPG vs 26 MPG. Highway: 39 MPG vs 32 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.
How is the annual fuel cost calculated?
Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.
Are the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V in the same class?
The EPA classes the Toyota Corolla Cross as Small SUVs and the Honda HR-V as Wagons, so they are listed as rivals.
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- Toyota Corolla Cross: ratings, trims and every model year
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- 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: all configurations
- 2026 Honda HR-V: all configurations
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