Renault Megane E-Tech vs Toyota Corolla Cross
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Renault Megane E-Tech
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$50,000
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 440L
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Toyota Corolla Cross
13 of 27 standard · no option data · 14 no dataFrom
$37,440
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 146kW
- Economy
- 4.2 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 425L
Top CarSorted Score, 81 vs 75
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Toyota Corolla Cross: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h and turning circle.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$50,000est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$37,440RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno
$50,000
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$54,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
About $231 a week in repayments ($54,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Corolla Cross GX FWD
$37,440
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $150 a week in repayments ($37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Renault Megane E-Tech currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Corolla Cross does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$650/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Cross at $37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the Renault Megane E-Tech and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Renault Megane E-Tech and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Renault Megane E-Tech, against 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Renault Megane E-Tech and 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Renault Megane E-Tech and 4 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Renault Megane E-Tech
None open on our record
Toyota Corolla Cross
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006191 · published 29 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005691 · published 1 Jun 2023Due to a software issue, the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
55kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Renault Megane E-Tech features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Megane E-Tech stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, BOSE audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Renault Megane E-Tech gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Renault Megane E-Tech uses a Electric producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.
The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 146kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The Renault Megane E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 146kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Renault Megane E-Tech measures 4,200mm long on a 2,685mm wheelbase, 260mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Megane E-Tech generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech and 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Renault Megane E-Tech a 15L advantage.
For towing, the Renault Megane E-Tech leads with a 900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Renault Megane E-Tech turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Toyota Corolla Cross's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Corolla Cross about $1,197 a year (4.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Cross).
Where each one leads
The Renault Megane E-Tech: more power (160kW against 146kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (440L against 425L) and the higher braked towing limit (900kg against 750kg).
The Toyota Corolla Cross: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Renault Megane E-Tech.
The Verdict
Toyota Corolla Cross scores higher, 81 vs 75
The Toyota Corolla Cross scores 81 to the Renault Megane E-Tech's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: reliability (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 13 points), value (Toyota Corolla Cross ahead by 8 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$150/wk(≈$650/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Corolla Cross at $37,440 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Renault Megane E-Tech and Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross is the cheapest at $37,440 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Renault Megane E-Tech by $12,560.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Renault Megane E-Tech and Toyota Corolla Cross all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Renault Megane E-Tech has the largest boot at 440L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The Renault Megane E-Tech makes the most power at 160kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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