Head-to-head
2026 Lexus UX vs 2026 Toyota Crown Signia
The Toyota Crown Signia wins clearly, 95.3 to 85, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Lexus UX is ahead on price and fuel & range.
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2026 Lexus UX
The 2026 Lexus UX is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact wagon with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the UX 300h, is EPA-rated at 43 mpg…
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A2026 Toyota Crown Signia
The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Crown Signia AWD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHT…
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Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Crown Signia
Clear winThe Toyota Crown Signia wins clearly, 95.3 to 85, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Lexus UX is ahead on price and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2026 Toyota Crown Signia leads by 34.8
Safety 2026 Toyota Crown Signia leads by 22.2
Price 2026 Lexus UX leads by 12.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Lexus UXoverall 85 | 2026 Toyota Crown Signiaoverall 95.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 87.3 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 88.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 77.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 83.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 65.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 85 | 95.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lexus UX: base trim Standard FWD · Toyota Crown Signia: base trim XLE AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wins
- It lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It holds 25.8 cu ft behind the second row against 17.2.
Where the 2026 Lexus UX answers
- It starts $5,640 lower ($38,850 against $44,490 base MSRP).
- It is rated 43 combined against 38 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,850 | $44,490 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L In-line 4-cylinder | 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder with EV Mode |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 45 mpg | 39 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 43 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.605 / - | Front: 3.412 / Rear: 10.781 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | 64 in |
| Overall length | 177 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 68.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 17.2 cu-ft | 25.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 99.3 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.3 in | 39.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,455 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,455 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,650 lbs | 5,180 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Trailing Wishbone | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack parallel-type |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.8 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electrical Switch Type, Instrument Panel | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 281 mm | 318 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 225/55R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 10.6 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Lexus Interface | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 36 months | 120 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.1 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 52.9 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
102 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Front and rear curtain shield airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert (SEA) | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee airbags | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | — | std |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intuitive Parking Assist | opt | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 | std | — |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Side-impact door beams | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control (TRAC) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | — | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Overhead console with map lights and Safety Connect® button | — | std |
| Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — Includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with 6-speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| 6-speaker Lexus premium sound system | std | — |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | std | — |
| Drive Connect — Includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist 3-year trial | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | — | std |
| Four USB ports | std | — |
| Lexus Interface with 8.0-inch touchscreen display | std | — |
| Qi-compatible vertical wireless smartphone charging with full-charge indicator light | opt | std |
| Remote Connect — Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Remote Connect 3-year trial | std | — |
| Safety Connect with up to 10-year trial | std | — |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect with up to 10-year trial | std | — |
| SiriusXM 3-month Platinum Plan | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — Includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility | std | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection | opt | std |
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | — | std |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats with extension board and adjustable headrest and center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | — | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | — | std |
| Heated rear seats | — | std |
| 60/40-split folding rear seats | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets | — | std |
| Nuluxe®-trimmed seating | std | — |
| Seating for 5 | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function and lumbar support | std | std |
Interior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | — | std |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | std |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | — | std |
| 7.0-inch multi-information display | std | — |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob | std | — |
| LED front and rear reading lights and cargo area light | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | — | std |
| Washi interior trim | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets | — | std |
Exterior16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt-and-slide moonroof | opt | — |
| LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | — | std |
| 18-inch accessory alloy wheels with Gloss Black and machined finish | opt | — |
| 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray and machined finish and run-flat tires | std | — |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machine-finished two-tone alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding feature | — | std |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | — | std |
| Low-profile roof rails | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | — | std |
| Rear liftgate window defogger | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select with ECO, Normal and Sport drive modes | std | — |
| EV drive mode | std | — |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable rear cargo deckboard | std | — |
| Cargo area tonneau cover | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLexus UX
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Crown Signia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (1), Lane Departure (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lexus UXStandard FWD | Toyota Crown SigniaXLE AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,850 (base trim) | $44,490 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $38,850 – $48,840 8 trims | $44,490 – $48,890 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | UX 300h | Crown Signia AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 43 | 38 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,550 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lexus UX or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
The Toyota Crown Signia wins clearly, 95.3 to 85, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Lexus UX is ahead on price and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia scores 95.3 and the 2026 Lexus UX 85. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus UX or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
The 2026 Lexus UX starts lower — $38,850 against $44,490, a gap of $5,640 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lexus UX or the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
2026 Lexus UX: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Crown Signia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Lexus UX and the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia?
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wins: it lists 27 standard driver-assist features against 3, lists more comfort and tech equipment (33 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and holds 25.8 cu ft behind the second row against 17.2. Where the 2026 Lexus UX answers: it starts $5,640 lower ($38,850 against $44,490 base MSRP) and is rated 43 combined against 38 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.