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Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • a bit more power
  • a bit more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,209 £.

Corolla Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Nexo offers a bit more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is substantially lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers a bit more boot space – 510 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Cross is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,700
Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Hyundai Nexo
Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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