2026 Toyota Corolla Cross · Trim vs trim · suv

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S vs Hybrid SE: what's the difference?

The Hybrid SE costs $1,320 more. It starts at $31,115 as a suv, and the S at $29,795. The Hybrid SE adds top. Its is 1,215 lb, 10 more than the Hybrid S's 1,205.

Our Corolla Cross data has all six 2026 U.S. grades, gas /, standard hybrid AWD and five factory /options verified for ZIP 10001. It doesn't have paint and two-tone roof finishes, port/dealer and the announced 2027 lineup yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Hybrid S, as it comes
Hybrid S$29,795
Hybrid SE, as it comes
Hybrid SE$31,115

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatHybrid SHybrid SE
Payload, best caseHybrid S1,205 lbHybrid SE1,215 lb
Parts
WhatHybrid SHybrid SE
TopHybrid SNoneHybrid SEBlack roof rails
Equipment
WhatHybrid SHybrid SE
Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic AlertHybrid SNot includedHybrid SEYes
Qi wireless phone chargingHybrid SNot includedHybrid SEYes

The same on both: horsepower (196 hp), combined mpg (42 mpg), city mpg (46 mpg), highway mpg (39 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (21.5 cu ft).

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The Hybrid SE suv, as it comes

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Hybrid SE

$31,115

SUV

2026 Hybrid SE103.9″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS8″ CLEARANCE
MPG
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Power
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Cargo
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Clearance
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Packages & options

Comfort & tech

What your options change

This is a stock Hybrid SE. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • Has Hybrid
  • Has AWD
  • No Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No JBL audio
Engine
2.0L four-cylinder hybrid
Transmission
eCVT
Drive
Electric AWD
Rear suspension
Sport-tuned multi-link rear suspension
Tires
215/65R17
Seats
Fabric seats, manual driver
Cargo, folded
44 cu ft
Towing
1,500 lb · 150-lb tongue limit
Spare
Tire repair kit

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Lower starting price than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: $25,335

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Corolla Cross: L · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: 196 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Corolla Cross

2026 Corolla Cross: 42 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.