MG MG HS vs Toyota Corolla Cross

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

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 $37,389 and $36,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.

Both the MG MG HS and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG MG HS and 7 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The MG MG HS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG HS stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate 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 MG MG HS lines up producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

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

The MG MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 90kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG HS is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG HS measures 4,670mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 210mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG MG HS and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the MG MG HS a 20L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the MG MG HS and $1,283/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (MG MG HS) vs $1,283 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS) vs 5 years (Toyota Corolla Cross). The MG MG HS has longer coverage.