This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid versus the Toyota RAV4 hybrid.The Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid is in the subcompact class compared to the compact RAV4 hybrid. We chose two Toyota Hybrids in our comparison this week, Corolla Cross Hybrid vs. RAV4 Hybrid, which one offers the best value? The Toyota RAV4 hybrid offers more power than the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, an extra 23 horsepower and both are matched to an ECVT. The Corolla Cross has a 2L 4-cylinder with Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive and a combined 196 horsepower. The RAV4 hybrid a 2.5L 4-cylinder with a combined 219 horsepower. Both come standard with electronic on demand AWD. Both the RAV4 and Corolla Cross hybrids are very close in ground clearance with the RAV4 offering 8.1” and the Corolla Cross 8”. Since the RAV4 is a compact SUV and the Corolla Cross in the sub-compact segment, the RAV4 is obviously bigger overall but by how much? For front row legroom the Corolla Cross actually offers more space, almost an extra 2”. Second row legroom is quite a bit smaller, the RAV4 has an extra 5.8”, that’s a big difference especially if you are putting car seats in the rear. Overall cargo space, there’s not a huge difference, the RAV4 has an extra 8 cubic feet/226 litres but it’s the space behind the 3rd row where there is quite a difference, the RAV4 has an extra 16 cubic feet/453 litres.
The Corolla Cross hybrid has a tire repair kit and the RAV4 hybrid a temporary spare tire.
Does it make sense to pick the larger Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for only a little more money? In Canada, if you choose the top trim Corolla Cross Hybrid and the XLE RAV4 Hybrid with the premium package, both have similar features, the RAV4 will only cost you an extra $3,275 CAD. The premium package also includes driver seat memory which the Corolla Cross doesn’t have.
In the US, the two trims that are the most similar are the top trim Corolla Cross hybrid and the RAV4 XLE model with the convenience package with options, the RAV4 is an extra $3,360 USD. This trim also includes a heated steering wheel which is not available on any trim of the Corolla Cross hybrid in the US.

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