Compare the2025 Dodge HornetVS 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

Both the Hornet and the Crown Signia have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

There are almost 2 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hornet’s warranty.

The Hornet GT’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 28 more horsepower (268 vs. 240) than the Crown Signia’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Hornet R/T’s standard 1.3 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid produces 48 more horsepower (288 vs. 240) than the Crown Signia’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Dodge Hornet is faster than the Toyota Crown Signia:

On the EPA test cycle the Hornet R/T running on electricity gets better mileage than the Crown Signia (77 city/77 hwy MPGe vs. 39 city/37 hwy).

The Hornet R/T can travel with zero emissions for 32 miles. The Crown Signia can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

The Hornet has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Crown Signia doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Hornet R/T’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Crown Signia:

The Hornet stops much shorter than the Crown Signia:

The Hornet’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Crown Signia Limited’s 45 series tires.

The Hornet has a standard space-saver spare (not available on R?T) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Crown Signia; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Hornet offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Crown Signia’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Hornet R/T handles at .87 G’s, while the Crown Signia Limited pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Hornet R/T’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the Crown Signia’s (37.9 feet vs. 39.5 feet). The Hornet GT’s turning circle is 1.5 feet tighter than the Crown Signia’s (38 feet vs. 39.5 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hornet GT has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Crown Signia (8 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Hornet to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Dodge Hornet may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 50 to 500 pounds less than the Toyota Crown Signia.

The Hornet is 1 foot, 4.1 inches shorter than the Crown Signia, making the Hornet easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Hornet has .9 inches more rear legroom and 5.8 inches more rear hip room than the Crown Signia.

The Hornet has a much larger cargo volume than the Crown Signia with its rear seat up (27 vs. 25.8 cubic feet).

The Hornet uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Crown Signia uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The Hornet’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Crown Signia’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Hornet offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Crown Signia doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Dodge Hornet has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Crown Signia and are only available on Crown Signia Limited.

The Hornet’s optional ParkSense Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Crown Signia doesn’t offer an automated parking system.