Toyota Corolla Cross vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Toyota Corolla Cross starts from $37,440 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. 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 $41,184 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Corolla Cross by roughly $4,275 in fuel alone.

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

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 8 in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 9 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Toyota Corolla Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Toyota Corolla Cross does not offer. 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 Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Cross has the clear power advantage at 146kW 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 Toyota Corolla Cross measures 4,460mm long on a 2,640mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the Toyota Corolla Cross and 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 134L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,400kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 650kg 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 $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $855 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,197 (Toyota Corolla Cross) vs $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Toyota Corolla Cross saves you roughly $855 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 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). Both match on warranty length.