2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Kia Niro vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Niro uses 0.8 L/100 km less combined (4.8 vs 5.6), about 160 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Only the Corolla Cross offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Niro and 1 for the Corolla Cross.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | KiaKia Niro | ToyotaToyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $28,580 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| City | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Highway | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Electric range | 55 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 42 | 132 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 196 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD, FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.