Compare the2025 Toyota Corolla Cross HybridVS 2025 Honda CR-V

With its standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Honda CR-V, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Corolla Cross Hybrid. But it costs extra on the CR-V.

Both the Corolla Cross Hybrid and CR-V have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The CR-V’s Cross Traffic Monitor doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Corolla Cross Hybrid and the CR-V have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Corolla Cross Hybrid is much safer than the CR-V:

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Corolla Cross Hybrid for 1 year and 13000 miles longer than Honda pays for maintenance for the CR-V (2/25000 vs. 1/12000).

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Honda dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota second in reliability, above the industry average. With 59 more problems per 100 vehicles, Honda is ranked 18th.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fifth.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 6 more horsepower (196 vs. 190) than the CR-V’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is faster than the Honda CR-V:

On the EPA test cycle the Corolla Cross Hybrid gets better mileage than the CR-V:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid uses regular unleaded gasoline. The CR-V with the 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid higher (7 out of 10) than the Honda CR-V (6 to 7). This means the Corolla Cross Hybrid produces up to 1.1 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the CR-V every 15,000 miles.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid stops shorter than the CR-V:

The Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE handles at .81 G’s, while the CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid (28 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s turning circle is 1.9 feet tighter than the CR-V’s (35.4 feet vs. 37.3 feet).

The Corolla Cross Hybrid is 8 inches shorter than the CR-V, making the Corolla Cross Hybrid easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid has 1.6 inches more front legroom and .8 inches more rear headroom than the CR-V.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the CR-V’s (1500 vs. 1000 pounds).

The Corolla Cross Hybrid has a much higher standard payload capacity than the CR-V (1170 vs. 850 lbs.).

The Corolla Cross Hybrid has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the CR-V (1215 vs. 850 lbs.).

The power windows standard on both the Corolla Cross Hybrid and the CR-V have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Corolla Cross Hybrid is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The CR-V prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The CR-V’s standard rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Corolla Cross Hybrid the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the CR-V can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s standard Smart Key System allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Pushbutton Start standard on the CR-V only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the vehicle. Pushbutton Start is not available on the CR-V EX/Sport.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The CR-V doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the CR-V EX/Sport.

Compared to the Honda CR-V, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its standard integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The CR-V doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Honda CR-V, based on reliability, safety and performance.