Suzuki Fronx vs Toyota Corolla Sedan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Toyota Corolla Sedan a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Suzuki Fronx features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Corolla Sedan gets a 8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki Fronx stands out with power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Corolla Sedan. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki Fronx gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Sedan offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Suzuki Fronx uses a Petrol producing 75.8kW and 137Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Sedan responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Sedan has the clear power advantage at 103kW vs 75.8kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Corolla Sedan is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Suzuki Fronx measures 3,995mm long on a 2,520mm wheelbase, 635mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Sedan at 4,630mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Corolla Sedan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 304L in the Suzuki Fronx and 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving the Toyota Corolla Sedan a 167L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Suzuki Fronx's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Suzuki Fronx costs about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Corolla Sedan about $1,112 a year (3.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $285 a year less for the Toyota Corolla Sedan.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Suzuki Fronx) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Sedan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Suzuki Fronx), no data (Toyota Corolla Sedan).

Where each one leads

The Suzuki Fronx: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Toyota Corolla Sedan.

The Toyota Corolla Sedan: more power (103kW against 75.8kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (471L against 304L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,112 a year against $1,397).

The Verdict

Toyota Corolla Sedan scores higher, 76 vs 71

The Toyota Corolla Sedan scores 76 to the Suzuki Fronx's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 16 points), safety (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 9 points), fuel economy (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Corolla Sedan costs about $285 less (3.9 L/100km against 4.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 304L in the Suzuki Fronx, 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan.

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