Toyota Corolla Cross vs GWM Haval Jolion

The Toyota Corolla Cross starts from $37,440 before on-road costs, while the GWM Haval Jolion opens at $32,990. That makes the GWM Haval Jolion the more affordable entry point by $4,450.

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 $36,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $3,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Corolla Cross and GWM Haval Jolion hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross and 90% for the GWM Haval Jolion.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GWM Haval Jolion, against 5 on the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion.

The Toyota Corolla Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the GWM Haval Jolion gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval Jolion counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 GWM Haval Jolion responds with a Petrol making 130kW and 270Nm, paired to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission driving the front wheels.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW vs 130kW. 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, 10mm shorter than the GWM Haval Jolion at 4,470mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval Jolion generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 291L in the GWM Haval Jolion, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 134L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval Jolion leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross and $1,853/year for the GWM Haval Jolion. That is a $656 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross) vs 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion). The GWM Haval Jolion has longer coverage.