2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Corolla Cross starts $5,615 lower (MSRP $28,580 vs $34,195 for the Forester).
- The Corolla Cross uses 1.3 L/100 km less combined (5.6 vs 6.9), about 260 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Corolla Cross: 7.5/10 vs 7.1/10.
- Transport Canada lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Forester and 1 for the Corolla Cross.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | SubaruSubaru Forester | ToyotaToyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $34,195 | $28,580 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| City | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Highway | 7 | 6.1 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 161 | 132 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 194 hp | 196 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD, FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 2 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.