Inside, an electric parking brake, push-button start, dual-zone climate control system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and ambient lighting are among the standard features found on both models. Outside, each gets rear privacy glass, a liftgate spoiler, and moonroof, although the last option comes at an added cost on the Corolla Cross. Given that our test duo, the 2023 HR-V EX-L and 2022 Corolla Cross XLE, were top of the line models, both came correspondingly well equipped. See All 74 Photos Similar Equipment For Both But the taller Corolla Cross stakes out a headroom advantage, which at 39.5 inches front and 39.1 inches rear is 1.1 inch higher than the HR-V in both numbers. Measuring Size and Spaceĭimensionally, the HR-V is a half-inch wider and 4.2-inches longer than the Corolla Cross, which leads to the HR-V netting 37.7 inches of rear legroom, a whopping 5.7-inches more than the Toyota. It also can tow a bit-the Corolla Cross is rated to pull 1,500 pounds-enough for most jet ski, dirt-bike, or snowmobile trailers. The Corolla Cross doesn't come with a drive mode system but it does boast greater ground clearance, 8.1 inches to the HR-V's 7.0 inches. The HR-V had a slightly easier time of it, especially when setting its drive mode selector to Snow. When it comes to going off pavement, neither of these two was designed to traverse any hardcore trails, but they both successfully navigated our sand course.

In terms of steering feel, there isn't much feedback from either of these SUVs, but the HR-V earned more kudos for its overall precision. At higher speeds, the Toyota's tires started to lose traction and audibly pleaded for mercy as the body keeled over, forcing us to ease off the throttle. They weren't much of an issue for the Corolla Cross, either, that is until we drove it along the winding road section of our evaluation loop. When carrying speed into turns, we felt some body roll, though the motions were better controlled in the HR-V. Loping along around town is where the Corolla Cross and HR-V do their best work, with each delivering a composed, easy-going ride.

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