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2025 Honda HR‑V vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Side view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Side view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V

Honda HR‑V

2025

Toyota Corolla Cross

2025

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Which is bigger, the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

Measuring 10.5 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2025 Honda HR‑V provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. There’s a marginal 3.5 cm width difference; the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is effectively the same width as the 2025 Honda HR‑V for all practical purposes. Passenger headroom is likely to be comparable in both vehicles, as the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is only 3.8 cm taller than the 2025 Honda HR‑V. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross adds only 3 cm to the 2025 Honda HR‑V’s wheelbase.

Measurements

Length

435.5 cm

446 cm (+10.5)

Height

158.2 cm

162 cm (+3.8)

Width (excluding mirrors)

179 cm

182.5 cm (+3.5)

Width (including mirrors)

202.8 cm

N/A

Ground clearance

15 cm

N/A (+3)

Wheelbase

261 cm

264 cm (+0.3)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

435.5 cm

17.1 cm shorter than the average Crossover

446 cm

6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

158.2 cm

4.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover

162 cm

0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

179 cm

5.9 cm narrower than the average Crossover

182.5 cm

2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

202.8 cm

3.6 cm narrower than the average Crossover

N/A

Ground clearance

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

N/A

Wheelbase

261 cm

11.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

264 cm

8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V
Front view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

It’s a cargo capacity win for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, which provides a significant 154 L more space with its seats up and a noticeable 115 L (VDA) more when the seats are folded, so compared to the 2025 Honda HR‑V it's better for both day-to-day errands and larger loads.

Measurements

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

319 L

473 L (+154)

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,289 L

1,404 L (+115)

Cargo space vs length

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

151.2 L per m

179.1 L per m (+27.9)

Cargo space vs footprint

This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.

It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.

84.5 L per m²

98.1 L per m² (+13.7)

How each car compares with its class average

Standard cargo capacity (VDA)

The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.

319 L

126 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

473 L

28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

Largest cargo capacity (VDA)

The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.

If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.

1,289 L

219 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

1,404 L

104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover

DriveSize space efficiency score

DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.

Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.

VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.

85%

VDA: below class average (-15%)

99%

VDA: below class average (-1%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2025 Honda HR‑V
Rear view of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Both the 2025 Honda HR‑V and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. In urban environments, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross's 0.9 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. With both vehicles weighing 1,380 kg, there is no separation in physical mass, which suggests a comparable balance in stability and responsiveness.

Measurements

Doors

5

5

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

11.3 m (+0.9)

10.4 m

Curb weight

1,380 kg

1,380 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.3 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

10.4 m

0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,380 kg

252 kg lighter than the average Crossover

1,380 kg

252 kg lighter than the average Crossover

DriveSize manoeuvrability score

DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.

Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

107%

7% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2025 Honda HR‑V or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross fit in a standard parking space?

2025 Honda HR‑V parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

48 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

57 cm

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross parking fit score

DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.

Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.

Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

46 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

52 cm

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