With rising fuel prices and vehicle maintenance costs, SUV shoppers in Milford, CT, are exploring smaller options or crossovers over full-size SUVs. The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is the latest crossover from Toyota, and like its other Corolla siblings, it offers excellent value. This compact crossover SUV has everything New Haven families will ever need - a spacious interior, ample cargo space, an efficient yet powerful engine, and Toyota's unmatched reliability.

In this research page, our team at Colonial Toyota will be comparing the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross with the 2022 Honda HR-V to help you understand how the Corolla Cross compares to its rivals.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross	VS	2022 Honda HR-V
$22,445	Starting MSRP	$23,650
2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)	Engine	2.0-liter 4-Cylinder 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® with Dual Variable Timing Control (VTC)
169 hp @ 6,600 rpm	Horsepower	158 hp @ 6,500 rpm
151 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm	Torque	138 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm
31 / 33 / 32	Estimated MPG (city/highway/combined)	26 / 32 / 28
26.5 cubic feet	Cargo Volume	24.4 cubic feet

Why is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Better?

As you can see, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross dominates the comparison right from the start. Although both compact SUVs offer 2.0-liter powertrains with a similar transmission setup, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross outperforms the 2022 Honda HR-V by offering greater horsepower and torque figures. It delivers 169 hp and 151 pound-feet of torque which is significantly better than the HR-V's 158 hp and 138 pound-feet of torque. The higher horsepower and torque mean the Corolla Cross pulls ahead of the Honda HR-V in every driving condition.

Despite the higher output and torque, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross offers significantly better fuel economy than the Honda HR-V. The Corolla Cross can go up to an estimated 31 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway, while the Honda HR-V can only manage 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The 2022 Corolla Cross is also better in terms of space, especially when it comes to cargo, offering 26.5 cubic feet of cargo volume with all seats upright. It also offers better front legroom and front and rear headroom than the Honda HR-V.

These impressive specs, combined with the advanced technology features like the 8-inch multimedia touchscreen interface and a 7-inch Multi-Information Display with digital gauges, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and Toyota Safety Sense Suite and STAR Safety System, make the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross the winner in our view.