Toyota Corolla Cross vs MG MG HS

The Toyota Corolla Cross starts from $33,490 before on-road costs, while the MG MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the Toyota Corolla Cross the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $36,839 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Corolla Cross and MG MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross and 92% for the MG MG HS.

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 Toyota Corolla Cross and 6 in the MG MG HS.

The Toyota Corolla Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Corolla Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the MG MG HS. The MG MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Corolla Cross uses a Petrol producing 90kW and 163Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The MG MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The MG MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 90kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG HS is 0.8s 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, 210mm shorter than the MG MG HS at 4,670mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 507L in the MG MG HS, giving the MG MG HS a 20L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,283/year for the Toyota Corolla Cross and $1,853/year for the MG MG HS. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,283 (Toyota Corolla Cross) vs $1,853 (MG MG HS). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Corolla Cross) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS). The MG MG HS has longer coverage.