Toyota Yaris Cross vs Volvo ES90
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 69
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Toyota Yaris Cross
11 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid
- Power
- 85kW
- Economy
- 3.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 390L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 69
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Volvo ES90
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataFrom
$88,880
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 245kW
- Energy use
- 17.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 424L
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$31,790RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display, LED Headlights, Satellite Navigation and 1 more not offered
$88,880RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $124 a week in repayments ($31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo ES90 Plus Single Motor
$88,880
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $388 a week in repayments ($88,880 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Yaris Cross starts $57,090 lower on RRP.
The Volvo ES90 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Yaris Cross does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo ES90Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo ES90. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Toyota Yaris Cross and 6 on the Volvo ES90.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Toyota Yaris Cross
- REC-005068 · published 10 Mar 2022The vehicle's front radar sensor which supports certain driver assistance features, including the Pre-Collision System (PCS) may not have been calibrated during vehicle manufacture.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
- REC-001317 · published 19 Jan 2021A sharp edge in the rear centre seat belt anchor bracket may damage the seatbelt webbing for that seat during a collision.Year range on the notice: 2020
Volvo ES90
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
107kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 300kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 300kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Toyota Yaris Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Volvo ES90 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Toyota Yaris Cross gets cloth upholstery while the Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric. Climate control is 1-zone in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 4-zone in the Volvo ES90.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Toyota Yaris Cross uses a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid producing 85kW and 120Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.
The Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.
The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 85kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo ES90 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Toyota Yaris Cross measures 4,180mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 820mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Volvo ES90 a 34L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo ES90 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota Yaris Cross's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 10.6 m against 12.0 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 Toyota Yaris Cross costs about $1,083 a year (3.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo ES90 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Toyota Yaris Cross) and 5 years / unlimited km (Volvo ES90).
Where each one leads
The Toyota Yaris Cross: the lower starting price ($31,790 against $88,880).
The Volvo ES90: more power (245kW against 85kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (424L against 390L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 400kg).
The Verdict
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 69
The Toyota Yaris Cross scores 77 to the Volvo ES90's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo ES90 ahead by 39 points), technology (Volvo ES90 ahead by 23 points). Boot space with the seats up: 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, 424L in the Volvo ES90.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo ES90Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Toyota Yaris Cross and Volvo ES90?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the cheapest at $31,790 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Volvo ES90 by $57,090.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Volvo ES90, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Volvo ES90 has the largest boot at 424L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo ES90 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,600kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo ES90 makes the most power at 245kW. The Volvo ES90 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.6s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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