Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $37,440. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $950.

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 $40,139 and $41,184 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $3,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 7 in the Subaru Crosstrek and 7 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-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 Subaru Crosstrek stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Cross. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 145kW 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 145kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Corolla Cross is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 35mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 72L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $1,283/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is a $769 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $1,283 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $769 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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