Toyota Corolla Cross vs Geely Starray EM-i

The Toyota Corolla Cross starts from $37,440 before on-road costs, while the Geely Starray EM-i opens at $37,490. That makes the Toyota Corolla Cross the more affordable entry point by $50.

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 $41,184 and $41,239 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Geely Starray EM-i by roughly $5,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Corolla Cross and Geely Starray EM-i hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross and 90% for the Geely Starray EM-i.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Corolla Cross, against 4 on the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Toyota Corolla Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Geely Starray EM-i gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Corolla Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto — features our data doesn't list for the Geely Starray EM-i. The Geely Starray EM-i counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Corolla Cross uses a Petrol producing 146kW and 188Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i responds with a Petrol making 193kW and 262Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 146kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely Starray EM-i is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Corolla Cross measures 4,460mm long on a 2,640mm wheelbase, 280mm shorter than the Geely Starray EM-i at 4,740mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Geely Starray EM-i generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 3L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross and $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i. That is a $1,082 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.