Geely Starray EM-i vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Geely Starray EM-i starts from $37,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $37,440. That makes the Toyota Corolla Cross the more affordable entry point by $50.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,239 and $41,184 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $5,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Geely Starray EM-i and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Corolla Cross, against 4 on the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i and 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Geely Starray EM-i features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely Starray EM-i stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Toyota Corolla Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Geely Starray EM-i uses a Petrol producing 193kW and 262Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 146kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely Starray EM-i is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Geely Starray EM-i measures 4,740mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 280mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 3L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i and $1,197/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $1,082 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.