Renault Arkana vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Renault Arkana starts from $39,990 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 $2,550.

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 $43,989 and $41,184 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Renault Arkana features a 9.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Renault Arkana stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Arkana gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Renault Arkana and 2-zone in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Renault Arkana uses a Petrol producing 116kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a dual-clutch automatic transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 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 Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Arkana is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Arkana measures 4,568mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 108mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Arkana generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 485L in the Renault Arkana and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Renault Arkana a 60L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Arkana leads with a 900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana and $1,197/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Renault Arkana) vs $1,197 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $485 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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