Hyundai Kona vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Hyundai Kona starts from $32,500 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $33,490. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $990.

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 $35,750 and $36,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $2,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Corolla Cross packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Hyundai Kona.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona and 7 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Hyundai Kona features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on 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 Hyundai Kona uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 90kW and 163Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 90kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Corolla Cross is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Kona measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 110mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 126L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona and $1,283/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Hyundai Kona) vs $1,283 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $598 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross). Both match on warranty length.