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RAV4, CR-V, Tucson, Sportage, HR-V & Corolla Cross — Which Is Right for You?
Six compact and subcompact SUVs — all sold and serviced by Nalley — compared on MPG, cargo, hybrid efficiency, safety, and real Atlanta commute performance. Real specs, no spin.
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2026 Model Year Spec Sheet
All 6 Compact & Subcompact SUVs — Side by Side.
Specifications based on publicly available 2026 manufacturer data, EPA fuel economy ratings, and NHTSA/IIHS safety ratings. Base trim unless noted. Use the tabs to compare across five categories.
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| Specification | Toyota RAV4 | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Tucson | Kia Sportage | Honda HR-V | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Subcompact SUV | Subcompact SUV |
| Starting MSRP | $31,900 | $30,920 | $29,200 | $28,790 | $26,200 | $25,235 |
| Top Trim MSRP | ~$43,300 (Limited AWD) | ~$42,250 (Sport Touring Hybrid) | ~$40,000 (Limited AWD) | ~$40,000 (SX Prestige AWD) | $31,850 (EX-L AWD) | ~$36,000 (Hybrid XSE) |
| Powertrain | Hybrid-only (all trims) | Gas or Hybrid | Gas, Hybrid, or PHEV | Gas, Hybrid, or PHEV | Gas only | Gas or Hybrid |
| Base Engine | 2.5L I-4 Hybrid | 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Base Horsepower | 226 hp (FWD) / 236 hp (AWD) | 190 hp (gas) | 187 hp | 187 hp | 158 hp | 169 hp |
| Hybrid Horsepower | 226–236 hp (std hybrid) | 204 hp (hybrid) | 261 hp (PHEV) | 261 hp (PHEV) | No hybrid | 196 hp (hybrid) |
| Transmission | ECVT (hybrid) | CVT (gas) / e-CVT (hybrid) | 8-spd auto | 8-spd auto | CVT | CVT (gas) / e-CVT (hybrid) |
| AWD Available | Standard or optional | Optional all trims | Standard (hybrid/PHEV) | Optional all trims | Optional all trims | Standard (hybrid) |
| PHEV Available | RAV4 PHEV (50 mi EV) | No | PHEV AWD | PHEV AWD | No | No |
| Vehicle Length | Not published | 184.8 in. | 182.7 in. | 184.4 in. | 179.8 in. | 172.0 in. (most compact) |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in. (Woodland 8.5 in.) | 7.8 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.8 in. | 7.0 in. | 8.1 in. (gas) / 8.0 in. (hybrid) |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs (AWD XLE and up; 1,750 lbs FWD & LE AWD) | 1,500 lbs gas / 1,000 lbs hybrid | 2,750 lbs gas / 2,000 lbs hybrid (trailer brakes; 1,650 lbs without) | 2,500 lbs gas / 2,000 lbs hybrid (trailer brakes; 1,653 lbs without) | Not published | 1,500 lbs |
Specifications sourced from publicly available 2026 manufacturer data, EPA estimates, and IIHS ratings as of August 2026. Base trim specs unless noted. Where a manufacturer has not published a figure, this page says so rather than estimating it. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates unless marked as a manufacturer estimate — actual results vary. Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles/year at $3.83/gallon (AAA metro Atlanta, August 2026); Georgia drivers average closer to 17,500 miles a year, which widens every gap shown. All trademarks property of their respective owners. Verify current specifications with your Nalley sales associate before purchase.
Know Your Segment
Compact vs. Subcompact — and why 2026 is the year of the hybrid crossover.
The six SUVs on this page span two distinct size categories and three price tiers. Here's how to think about the choice before diving into specs.
Compact Tier — RAV4 & CR-V ($30K–$43K)
America's two best-selling SUVs for good reason. The RAV4 is now hybrid-only in 2026 — Toyota discontinued the gas-only engine entirely — making every single RAV4 a hybrid — 43 mpg combined on the LE front-drive, down to 38 on the Woodland AWD. Toyota has not published cargo figures for the new generation, so the CR-V holds the largest confirmed cargo hold here at 76.5 cu ft. Both tow more than the others and are the most family-capable on this page. For Atlanta families needing the most utility, start here.
Compact Value Tier — Tucson & Sportage ($28K–$40K)
Hyundai and Kia share a platform but target different buyers. The Tucson leads on towing — 2,750 lbs with trailer brakes, the most of any gas compact here — and on interior volume. Cargo is effectively a tie (74.8 vs 74.1 cu ft max). The Sportage leads on infotainment (12.3-inch standard), panoramic sunroof availability on more trims, and hybrid economy: 42 mpg, though only on the front-drive LX. Both carry the best warranty in this class: 5yr/60K basic and 10yr/100K powertrain. Both offer PHEV variants with ~33 miles of electric range. The warranty alone makes them stand out.
Subcompact Efficiency Tier — HR-V & Corolla Cross ($25K–$36K)
The most affordable and most maneuverable vehicles on this page. The Honda HR-V has a more refined interior and Honda's reliability legacy, but no hybrid option at 28 mpg combined — and at 179.8 inches it is not actually the small one here. The Toyota Corolla Cross offers a gas model starting at $25,235 — the lowest MSRP on this page — or a hybrid version at $29,595 with 42 mpg AWD and Toyota's 10yr/150K hybrid battery warranty. For Atlanta Beltline commuters, Midtown residents, and buyers on a tighter budget, these two deliver the best value-per-dollar.
Hybrid in 2026: The New Normal
Four of the six SUVs on this page offer hybrid powertrains. The RAV4 went hybrid-only for 2026 — a statement from Toyota about where the market is headed. For Atlanta drivers, hybrids make particular sense: stop-and-go on I-285, GA-400, and Cobb Parkway is exactly where hybrid systems recapture the most energy. At 15,000 miles a year and metro Atlanta's $3.83/gallon (AAA, August 2026), the RAV4 hybrid runs about $1,340 in fuel against roughly $2,050 for the gas-only HR-V — a gap of about $710 a year. Georgia drivers average closer to 17,500 miles, which widens it. What a hybrid does not buy you is a lane: the federal exemption that let alternative-fuel vehicles use Georgia HOV lanes solo expired September 30, 2025.
Atlanta Driving Reality
What these six actually cost in Atlanta traffic.
Fuel math at metro Atlanta pump prices, lengths that decide whether a deck works, tow ratings with the fine print attached, and one tax-and-lane myth worth killing.
The GA-400 and I-285 commute
At 15,000 miles a year and $3.83 a gallon (AAA metro Atlanta, August 2026), a 42 mpg front-drive Sportage Hybrid LX runs about $1,370 in fuel. The 43 mpg RAV4 LE lands near $1,340, a gas Tucson or Sportage around $2,050. That is a real gap of roughly $700 a year, and Georgia drivers average closer to 17,500 miles, which widens it. Stop-and-go on the Perimeter is exactly where a hybrid recovers the most energy — the premium pays back fastest on the worst commutes.
Shop hybrid SUVsParking decks and the length numbers that matter
The Corolla Cross is the genuinely small one at 172.0 inches. The HR-V is 179.8 — often quoted eight inches shorter than it is, which matters if you picked it for a tight Midtown deck. Among the compacts the Tucson is shortest at 182.7, then the Sportage at 184.4 and the CR-V at 184.8. Toyota has not published a length for the new RAV4 generation, so we leave that cell blank rather than carrying the old number forward.
See every dimensionLake Lanier and Allatoona, with the fine print
The RAV4 is the only one here rated 3,500 lbs — and only on AWD XLE and above. Front-drive RAV4s and the LE AWD are rated 1,750, so the badge on the tailgate does not settle it. The Tucson tows 2,750 lbs and the Sportage 2,500, both only with trailer brakes fitted; without them each drops to roughly 1,650. Honda publishes no tow rating for the HR-V at all. Tell us what you are pulling and we will confirm the rating on the specific vehicle.
Shop AWD SUVsWhat IIHS has actually rated for 2026
The Tucson, Sportage, and HR-V are 2026 Top Safety Pick+ winners — with one catch on the Sportage: only cars built after May 2025 qualify, so check the door jamb sticker on a used one. The CR-V holds no 2026 award, having rated Poor in the updated moderate-overlap front test. The redesigned RAV4 has not been tested yet, which is not the same as scoring badly. We would rather say "not yet tested" than imply a rating nobody has published.
Compare safety row by rowNo, a hybrid does not get you the HOV lane
This one is widely misstated in Georgia. The federal exemption that let alternative-fuel vehicles use HOV lanes with a single occupant expired September 30, 2025 — those vehicles now need two or more occupants like everyone else. GA-400 has no HOV lanes at all; Georgia's HOV network runs on I-20, I-75, and I-85, and the I-75 express lanes are toll lanes open to anyone who pays. Georgia's Alternative Fuel Vehicle plate still exists but carries an annual fee ($238.59 for non-commercial vehicles as of July 1, 2026) and buys no lane privilege. Buy the hybrid for the fuel math.
Hybrid or electric in Atlanta?Head-to-Head Comparisons
The matchups Atlanta compact SUV shoppers are searching for.
Every vehicle on this page is available online through Nalley Clicklane with a 7-day / 1,000-mile return. We sell every brand in this comparison.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda CR-V
The two most-searched compact SUV queries in Atlanta — from a dealer that sells both.
Hyundai Tucson vs. Kia Sportage
Same platform, same warranty, very different personalities. Both start under $30K.
Honda HR-V vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
Atlanta's most affordable Nalley SUVs — starting under $26K. One has a hybrid, one has better refinement.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson
Best hybrid MPG in the segment vs. the best warranty in the segment. Both strong choices.
Honda CR-V vs. Kia Sportage
Most cargo in the compact class vs. best infotainment value. Both under $35K hybrid.
Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
Both Nalley Toyota — different buyers, different budgets. Which Toyota is right for your Atlanta life?
Atlanta Compact SUV Buying Guide
Real questions from Atlanta compact SUV shoppers. Specific answers.
GA-400 from Alpharetta. Cobb Parkway in Marietta. Parking at Truist Park. Weekend trips to Blue Ridge. Here's how these compact SUVs perform on Atlanta's actual roads.
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