2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT · 42 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid (42 MPG) costs about $1,107 a year to fuel and the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (42 MPG) about $1,107.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Sportage Hybrid
- Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Side by side
| Kia Sportage Hybrid | Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,107 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,107 |
| 42 MPG | Combined efficiency | 42 MPG |
| 41 MPG | City | 46 MPG |
| 44 MPG | Highway | 39 MPG |
| 209 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 211 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid across model years
- Kia Sportage Hybrid
- Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Kia Sportage Hybrid ranks 27th and the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 28th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs. the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,107 for the Kia Sportage Hybrid and $1,107 for the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.
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