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Packing a total redesign for this year, the 2023 Honda HR-V comes out fighting in the compact crossover segment. It’s larger, offers more space, and has a broader array of standard tech. The HR-V nameplate is already known in the U.S., and the 2023 model looks poised to continue the winning streak.
However, it faces a formidable competitor from Toyota in the shape of the 2023 Corolla Cross. The Corolla Cross was introduced in 2021 as Toyota’s smallest crossover in its U.S. lineup. Offering a comprehensive feature set backed by the Toyota badge, the Corolla Cross presents a challenge to the HR-V.
How big of a challenge? That’s what we will find out. We will compare the HR-V vs. Corolla Cross in terms of interior, performance, and safety features to discover which is best. At the end of this Honda vs. Toyota matchup, you’ll know the verdict. And if you'd like to know more about the 2023 HR-V, Apple Honda near Hampton Bays, NY, and a friendly and knowledgeable sales team is happy to assist.
The 2023 HR-V and 2023 Corolla Cross are rated to carry up to five adults, but the Honda’s wheelbase is longer by 4.2 inches, leading to better legroom. The Toyota claws back a tiny advantage in headroom, but unless you’re an NBA all-star, you’re unlikely to notice. The 2023 HR-V also offers 24.4 cubic feet of luggage space. Furthermore, folding the rear seats to enhance luggage space is far easier in the 2023 HR-V, as you don’t need to remove their headrests, unlike in the 2023 Corolla Cross.
The 2023 HR-V and 2023 Corolla Cross offer climate control with a dual-zone option as you venture up the trim range. They’ve also got standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The 2023 HR-V also offers a larger 9.0-inch touch screen further up the range, while the 2023 Corolla Cross maxes out at 8.0 inches. You’ll also find the HR-V’s dash and center stack design easier on the eyes, while the Corolla Cross cabin can look a bit busy.
The 2023 HR-V offers a single powertrain option in the shape of a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine. Putting out 158 horsepower, the engine sends drive to the front wheels via a CVT automatic transmission with sport mode. You can also specify Honda’s Real Time AWD™ system for better traction if required. It also comes with a drive mode selector and has been shown in tests to offer more capability on slippery surfaces than the 2023 Corolla Cross.
The 2023 Corolla Cross also offers a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower, plus a hybrid variant that claims a system total of 194 horsepower. It’s also available as default with front-wheel-drive. An all-wheel-drive system is optional. You don’t get a drive mode selector, and the 2023 Corolla Cross has been shown in tests to be less sure-footed on loose surfaces such as sand.
Safety Features Comparison
The 2023 HR-V and 2023 Corolla Cross come equipped with plenty of standard safety features. Each has 10 airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking, and child safety locks. The 2023 HR-V also comes with the latest Honda Sensing® suite of active safety features.
While it’s indeed a tough battle, the 2023 HR-V comes out on top. Offering a better value proposition with more space, tech, and safety kit, it's more than enough to clinch a win, despite Toyota's broader and more powerful range of engines. Why not test drive the new HR-V? Swing by Apple Honda near Hampton Bays, NY, and check it out today.
