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Toyota Corolla Cross vs Volkswagen T-Cross

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Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Cross

$33,888 - $59,888

2023 price

Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross

$27,999 - $44,890

2024 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
2024 Volkswagen T-Cross
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
4.4L/100km (combined)

5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No AWD petrol version
  • Cabin storage could be better
  • Looks nothing like a Corolla

  • A hybrid version is needed
  • Some rivals start at a lower price
  • Some turbo lag in stop-start traffic
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Summary

An SUV version of the Toyota Corolla - how did this not get built sooner? Well, the Corolla Cross is here now and while I don’t know the answer to why it took Toyota so long to invent it, I’ve just been to its Australian media launch and this review should cover off all the questions you might have.

Things like how spacious the Corolla Cross is and if the boot is big enough, what the maintenance costs will look like, what it’s like to drive and of course the prices - depending on which type you buy. There’s also a hybrid version and I’ll tell you what I discovered about its fuel economy and what it's like to drive, too.

There’s a lot to cover, but I’ll keep it simple with just the stuff you need to know. Particularly if a Toyota C-HR or Yaris Cross SUV is too small, and a RAV4 is too big.

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2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Summary

The Volkswagen T-Cross is the smallest SUV in the brand’s entire range, but it’s incredibly practical, great to drive and has an excellent level of safety.

It’s just been updated with some new features and it’s probably more affordable than you think. 

So if you are thinking of a Mazda CX-3 or a Toyota Yaris Cross, then put the T-Cross on your list to check out, too. 

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