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The 2024 Honda HR-V and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross are the 2 hottest subcompact SUVs. Toyota was truly one of many 10 best-selling automobiles in the complete world final yr. Nonetheless, just like the Huge Mac, reputation doesn’t mechanically equate to the perfect product out there. Neither of those are amongst our prime beneficial choices of their phase. You will discover our prime picks right here.
Nonetheless, the reliability and worth retention offered by Honda and Toyota is plain, and there are literally areas which can be class-leading (if not by many). Let's take a better take a look at every of the completely different classes to reply which one is likely to be a better option for you.
Learn our full 2024 Honda HR-V evaluation
Learn our newest Toyota Corolla Cross evaluation
Whose inside is best?
Winner: HR-V
The HR-V inside is its most interesting function, and aside from maybe the Mazda CX-30, it’s a class-leading providing. It appears nice, knobs and buttons Click on With Audi-like precision, and the supplies are prime notch. The place most SUVs at its value have arduous plastics, the HR-V has snug fake leather-based trim. This additionally applies to the midgrade Sport trim pictured above, which additionally will get great-looking fabric upholstery. Performance can be robust with loads of helpful storage.
Corolla Cross is nothing particular. There might also be some fake leather-based on the sprint, however it's a relatively plain atmosphere with extra arduous plastics. The highest trim ranges are just a little extra flashy as a result of two-tone coloration choices, which make issues just a little boring. Finally, it's extra in regards to the HR-V being distinctive.
Whose infotainment expertise is best?
Winner: HR-V
The Corolla Cross has Toyota's newest infotainment system (above proper), and though it's sharper and prettier than earlier than, there are nonetheless some usability points. For instance, it now not has the bodily menu shortcut buttons that may have made it simpler to navigate — particularly when making an attempt to trip between Apple CarPlay and the automobile's menus. Honda nonetheless has them in its system and it's all the higher for it. Now, in contrast to the Corolla Cross, the HR-V has two infotainment choices. The bottom unit discovered within the LX and Sport measures 7 inches and is easy to function, although nonetheless presents Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The EX-L will get a 9-inch display (pictured above left) with coloration graphics, a customizable residence display, and completely docked menu icons. that is what appears like Extra similar to Toyota, however in the end each are simpler to make use of.
Whose again seat is greater?
Winner: HR-V
The HR-V (above left) has one of many largest again seats in its phase, whereas the Corolla Cross is barely common. The specs affirm this, with the HR-V providing 37.7 inches of legroom versus the Corolla Cross's 32.0 inches. The Toyota has an additional inch of headroom, however it's not like our head was within the Honda's roof. The HR-V is a extra viable choice as a household car.
Which has higher cargo capability and effectivity?
Winner: HR-V (most likely)
The HR-V's cargo quantity exceeds 24.4 cubic-feet on paper (pictured beneath left). Nonetheless, in our real-world testing, the HR-V suffered from an angled liftgate opening, which took away its performance. We nonetheless managed to suit six suitcases, however it wasn't simple. We haven't examined the Corolla Cross (pictured beneath at proper), which is why we've put “most likely” subsequent to the HR-V within the wins column above. On paper, it has 24 cubic-feet of cargo area behind the again seat with front-wheel drive and 21.5 cubic-feet with all-wheel drive or a hybrid powertrain. The hybrid additionally loses its spare tire. If hauling stuff is vital to you, try one of many following opponents: the Ford Bronco Sport, the VW Taos and the Kia Seltos.
Which one is safer?
Winner: Tie
None had been absolutely crash examined by NHTSA on the time of this writing. The Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security gave each the very best ranking of High Security Choose+. Solely their headlights obtained something aside from prime marks, however they had been nonetheless rated second finest “Acceptable”.
By way of security tools, they’re outfitted identically to the HR-V aside from the uncommon rear aspect airbags. Each come normal with ahead collision warning, computerized emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping help and adaptive cruise management with stop-and-go functionality and lane-centering steering help. Blind-spot warning is normal on all however their base trim ranges. Regardless of having related options, we largely think about Honda's system to be higher executed.
Which will get higher gasoline financial system?
Winner: Corolla Cross
Welcome to the victory column Corolla Cross! It will get 31 mpg metropolis, 33 mpg freeway, and 32 mpg with front-wheel drive, after which 29/32/30 with all-wheel drive. It additionally presents one thing that no different model on this phase aside from Kia does: a hybrid powertrain. The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, pictured beneath in S and XSE trim ranges, returns a rare 45/38/42 with its normal all-wheel-drive system.
The HR-V's gasoline financial system is 26/32/28 with FWD and 25/30/27 with AWD. This isn’t solely decrease than the Corolla Cross, but additionally larger than many rivals.
Who’s extra highly effective?
Winner: Corolla Cross
This query is like asking “Which of those turtles is quicker?” The Corolla Cross and HR-V are two of the slowest-shifting new autos on sale at the moment, and worse, are outfitted with repeatedly variable transmissions, leading to loud, obnoxious droning noises. The Toyota has extra energy, 169 horsepower versus 158, and 0-60 testing confirmed it's about half a second faster. Each are within the 9-second vary, which once more, is de facto gradual. On the constructive aspect, the Corolla Cross Hybrid improves issues because it produces 196 horses and cuts two seconds off the 0-60 time. This mix of energy and effectivity makes the Corolla Cross Hybrid essentially the most enticing powertrain of this pair, and presumably offers the most important motive to purchase the Toyota as an alternative.
Which automobile is best to drive?
Winner: HR-V
The Corolla Cross Hybrid's further energy most likely provides it the sting right here, however when evaluating gas-only variations, we'd want to drive the HR-V. It has been impressively refined for the phase, with a extra stable, refined really feel in the best way it turns round a nook and soaks up bumps. The steering is gradual and also you undoubtedly gained't have the ability to have the identical quantity of enjoyable behind the wheel as you’ll be able to in a Civic or CR-V. The gas-only Corolla Cross is lots of enjoyable to drive, and the hybrid's “sport-tuned” suspension doesn't make issues funky in any respect. This doesn’t create any hindrance within the expertise.
Which is extra snug?
Winner: HR-V
As talked about above, the HR-V has a extra stable and refined really feel to the best way it handles on the street. We additionally like its seats and driving place a bit, however in fact, this can be a matter of non-public choice that’s finest found throughout a check drive.
Are there variations that stand out greater than others?
Winner: Corolla Cross
Straightforward, Corolla Cross Hybrid. Its gasoline financial system and efficiency signify the primary causes to decide on it over not solely the HR-V, however different SUVs within the phase. The Hybrid can be out there completely in Sport trim ranges (S, SE and XSE), which function sharper appears together with a sport-tuned suspension (a relative time period), LED exterior lighting and completely different front-end styling. The image of XSE is given beneath.
When had been they final redesigned?
Winner: Tie
The HR-V was utterly redesigned for 2023, and you may learn in regards to the adjustments in our first drive evaluation. The Corolla Cross was all-new for 2022 and its infotainment system was upgraded for 2023. Hybrid additionally debuts in 2023. Principally, any age distinction doesn’t matter right here.
Which one is cheaper and presents extra instruments?
Winner: Tie
The costs are nearly an identical – it's virtually as if its product planners had been keeping track of what the opposite firm was doing! The HR-V EX-L prices greater than the range-topping XLE, however after sitting in each, you'll most likely agree it ought to value extra. It additionally has some extra normal tools (for instance, alloy wheels vs. metal wheels). The Corolla Cross Hybrid prices about $2,000 greater than a comparably outfitted gas-only Corolla Corolla Cross or HR-V. That appears cheap, particularly when you think about it contains all-wheel drive and vital efficiency enhancements.
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