TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS vs SUBARU CROSSTREK - WHICH ONE IS BETTER? - ENGINEER'S REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2024
- The Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota Corolla Cross are both highly-rated small crossovers, ready to tackle city roads and light off-roads. Which one is better? Watch to find out David Chao's full review comparing the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2023/24 Toyota Corolla Cross.
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Great comparison!
CC wins for power and mpg
Crosstrek wins in handling and ride quality.
Once Subaru uses Toyota hybrid technology, it will be nearly perfect!
Subaru should go all the way and let Toyota build the whole car. 😉😉
Hey thanks Kirk! I agree that if we take the best of the Corolla Cross and the best of Crosstrek - and combine them together - would create the ultimate best crossover!
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We are in Canada here,..
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Pricing and Type of Trim/ Engine/ Drive Train; and Clearance 9.3 Inch of Subaru CrossTrek Wilderness Trim would be the best Option. (There were two Cases of Ioniq 5 because of Low Clearance, the Battery damaged that the Ioniq 5 were written off). When we use Parameters: Crossover and/or SUV/HR-V!!!
I just watched the Channel Driving Sport TV = when/where he compared and Test-Drive the CrossTrek Wilderness which was 36k USD$ vs RAV4 TRD-Offroad = when he tested the Subaru first then the next time; he brought the RAV4 -- 42k USD$ ran over the Tracks that he drove with Subaru CT; both are 2.5l Engine; one has about 1 inch Clearance higher Subaru CT. And the RAV4 failed badly.
In term of Longevity ─ we are now at 2024-2025 All Cars/SUV Made by Toyoda and or Subaru should last easily 2 decades which would be 2044-2045 = at that point in the Future, all Vehicles should be either Hydrogen Fuel and/or Electric Motors... (Especially in Alberta, they wanted to go with Hydrogen Powers ...)
Supply and Demand would make Gasolines at the ⛽ ⛽ and/or Crude Oils under 50 USD$ a Barrel. In Canada since I came here 1980; we was never worry about how much would it cost ─ Gasolines Prices ─to drive a Car or a Truck; since Pandemics, all we have heard about Mileage and mpg!! Those Contractors, Plumbers, Electricians they don't care how much it would cost them to fill the Tank; because they will charge us ─ when it comes to repairing out Plumbing and/or Electrical Works at our Residents.
A Car is a Car, should be built to last at least to the Expectation that the Buyers have spent the Money$ for. We/I own all Subaru Legacy, Toyoda Camry and Honda Accord 1991-1993; and they all have been good but the Subaru Legacy stood out ─ easy to change Engine Oil, without Lifting the Car Up ─ the most safety Features, I have seen owners died of going underneath the Car to have changed Oil. And a Car should be replaced when it reaches 15-17 years and should not be more than 200,000 km; we should not be relying on Driving a Car ─ like most Japanese are.
Regards,
(My Subaru Legacy Model L 1992 stolen last year, otherwise, the Engine and Trans would be fine (automatic); And our Estates Car GM Chevrolet Cavalier 2003; until now cost me nothing but a Signal Switch; changed it myself and Tires/ Battery once in 2013; a new Muffler and now the Car is so smooth and Quiet like a 5-year Old Vehicle.)
Cheers,
The biggest problem with Subaru is the engine. They are noisy and vibrate too much. Toyota builds much better engines and Honda builds the best engines among all 3 😂
@@AutomotivePress That depends though. The trademark of Subaru is the symmetrical full time AWD and the boxer engine which gives a lower center of gravity. Will they be able to carry that over to a hybrid? Personally, I like the hybrid concept, but as I dont drive much anymore, mileage is not a big consideration to me. I would like a Subaru hybrid for the additional low end power.
Crosstrek was a finalist for 2024 SUV car of the year per Motor Trend mag while Corolla Cross was not. After viewing your video, I'm considering the Crosstrek with 2.5 liter engine.
Good comparison! Thanks for the video
I've test driven the Honda HRV, Corolla Cross gas powered, and the Crosstrek Sport & Wilderness. It took me a weekend and several days to decide. I am very happy with my decision, I chose the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. I know it's a little overkill for what I need it for, however, it's good to have the options, if I need the car to do some light off roading. For now, it is my Costco car. It has the Harmon Kardon sound system, and a very nice moon roof, since I am gave up my Miata RF. I still need that sun & wind to hit my face. The cargo capacity is just right, and my folding bike fits well in the back. And yes, the Crosstrek has a lot of umph underneath the hood, when I needed to pass someone.
I desperately want to keep my tiny Mazda, which is just like what you had. It must’ve been awful to let it go..
Crosstrek all the way!! But of course I'm biased, I picked up my Limited just yesterday.
I think that's the most realistic review i have ever seen. If we can add the mazda cx30 to the list it would be perfect ❤
AutomotivePress/Great review on the Toyota Cross & Crostrek/Ist I want to say Iam a Big-Big Toyota Fan/But to be honest the Surbaru Cross Trek for me is much better suv/now I have owned nothing but Toyota's and looked at both of these suv's/and have to say
I thinking of purchasing my 1st ever Subaru Crosstrek for 2024/having owned Toyota's nearly all my life and turning 64 years old/
Thank you again.
David, thank you for this great review and side-by-side comparison of the Toyota and Subaru. I really appreciated the water glass comparison.
I would have thought in theory the larger engine which has larger combustions shouldn’t be as smooth as a smaller engine with smaller combustions. So not surprised that the Corolla’s NVH is better.
Nice video !!! Like the new water vibration test. Want to see it on all your reviews.
This is exactly the comparison I am looking for in the equivalent trims (keeping in mind David is in Canada while I'm in the U.S.) Thanks!
Me too
My dreams come true. I searched for this exact video last night!!!
You didn’t address the elegant in the room: Subaru has the best all wheel drive tech in the industry including that crosstrek
elephant?
elephant in the room???
Love my 2024 Crosstrek Onyx (Sport) especially the steering feel with the Dual pinion steering rack!! A solid driving experience on highways at speed as it feels planted to the road. Sporty driving feel and a very nimble feel as well. For its size it does everything well and is fuel efficient.
David, When I look at your knees rubbing against the back of the driver seat 7:47 and consider EVERY major competitor to the Corolla Cross offers more rear seat legroom, I have to ask why Toyota used the Corolla hatch's short wheelbase as the template for the Corolla Cross? Finally there is a compact TNGA vehicle that offers ample headroom and they forget to leave a place for rear passengers to put their legs.🤨 It goes without saying that child seat options will be severely restricted in the Cross.
Crosstek needs a hybrid variant. It'd sell so well
Just to mention that the Corolla Hybrid gets MUCH better gas mileage than the Crosstrek …. but that was Never mentioned …. I would think that would be a big factor for many people wanting a small vehicle for the gas mileage ability. That has to be weighed against the fun to drive slant to the Crosstrek.
Driving a hybrid makes the better mpg an obvious thing.
Yes as a Engineer I would have thought that would be a No Brainer, also you are not Comparing Apples to Apples as HyBrid vs Gas.Weight was not Mentioned as I hear Tyres are a Big Difference on E Vechiles and wear out Quicker ? Just my 55 Years of Driving Expierience. I Have owned a Subaru OutBack & a Forester x Turbo . Reliability ? On The Timing Chains on Both a Problem. And Yes It Killed me to Drive more than 2Hrs. As we N.Americans are Built A Tad bigger than in Japan . THE Seats are not Comfortable @ All.the Subi was Fun to Drive. Corner on a Dime , way more Sports Driven , and off Road Capable. & FUEL COSTS IS A VERY BIG FACTOR . !
I just purchased a Crosstrek Sport over a Corolla Cross Hybrid because the hybrid would save me $400/yr for fuel costs, but the out the door price for the Corolla Cross Hybrid was $6,000 more than the Crosstrek: 6,000/400 equals 15, which means it would take roughly 15 years for Corolla Cross Hybrid to become more economical than the Crosstrek.
If my reasoning is faulty, please let me know. The one thing I didn't include is Toyota's two years worth of free routine maintenance, which will likely modestly reduce the number of years.
@@plumkeith Well, to be fair, the price of the CC Hybrid is in the same ballpark as the Crosstrek Sport or Wilderness, the trims you have to buy to get the 2.5L engine. Crosstreks trims with the 2.0L are considerably cheaper, but give up both acceleration and gas mileage to the CC Hybrid.
@@edsmith9855Heated front seats are only available on the CC's highest trim, the XSE, which had an out the door price roughly 6k higher than the Crosstrek Sport.
I would love to see another Crosstrek PHEV in 2026! I have the 2023 Crosstrek PHEV now and my partner has a red 2024 Crosstrek Onyx. Fantastic vehicles.
David, I'm a long time viewer of your channel. I love hearing your perspective because of your background as an automotive engineer, and how you explain things and the tests you perform (like panel gap, paint thickness, etc). I just bought my college-aged daughter the 2024 Crosstrek. Glad to hear you recommend it! Makes me feel better about my purchase. Take care and thanks for the videos!
Good review. Please retest when the Crosstrek hybrid becomes available.
It depends on what your needs are. I'm in N.E. Ohio and we get a LOT of lake effect snow. My previous car, which I owned for 13 yrs, was a Subaru Outback. I remember the first time I drove that car in a snowstorm with 6 inches on an unplowed street. I came upon a 4-way intersection and had to stop at the red light. Many cars were on the road (rush hour), and were waiting for the light to change. I was the first car at the light in my lane. When the light changed, I just drove off as if I was on a dry road. The other cars that had been sitting next to me at the light -- and the cars facing me on the other side of the light -- they were spinning their wheels and fishtailing. They were struggling in that snow to get some traction and get moving. It was wild to see. ... and there I was driving, as if it was a snow-free day. I burst out laughing in Pure Joy because it was my first time experiencing how a Subaru drives in the snow. It was crazy good.
I'm currently driving a Honda Accord because I got a really good deal from a family member. It's a decent car, but I miss my Subaru. Next year, I plan to be driving a Crosstrek (w/the 2.5L engine). I recently took one for a test drive (to verify it's the model that I want). The ride and handling felt like my old Outback, just in a smaller version. I tell you, ... I sat behind the wheel of that Crosstrek and felt like I was "home."
Love the Crosstrek 11.6 “ infotainment screen. More integrated and user friendly. Like wireless charging and apple CarPlay. The Sportex interior is dog friendly for easy cleanup. My preference is the Wilderness with 9.3 “ ground clearance, 3500 lb towing, 700 lb roof rack and 4:11 final gear ratio for better low end torque both on and off road.
I would get the Corolla Cross hybrid as my next car. I currently have a Corolla hatchback and would like the hybrid drivetrain and more room. Thanks for the great videos!
Ya the corolla cross is good choice. Proven
I've gone with Toyota Corolla Touring (same as Cross, 2WD) for it's hybrid tech (Synergy Drive, Prius tech, 20 years old), and overall reliability. But the others (Honda, Subaru, Mazda) have better internal design, often more room inside, with better interiors.
Something to consider if you want family comfort. I just want an economical, reliable car with a big cargo capacity, so Corolla Touring Hybrid for me.
David - great comparison. Only note is how funny it would have been to have someone in a t-Rex costume in the background when you did the water test with the Subaru! 😂 🦖 can we please call it the T-Rex Test?!?
Hahaha😂
I've had a Crosstrek for 13yrs (in Canada) and love the driver experience in all weather. I do not expect to be doing as much mileage, but will wait for the integrated hybrid version reported to start production by fall. You can't go wrong with either cars...
I'm currently debating exactly this but in the wilderness. The CC Hybrid is insane on gas milage but the Subaru AWD is hard to pass up with the 2.5i! How would you compare the repair costs for garage work between the two?
Great video! It was helpful as I weigh mechanic opinions!
Invalid testing here concerning vibration. Why didn't you use the Corolla nonhybrid for comparison?
Toyota MPG is 45/38 vs Subaru at 33/26. Getting about 10 mpg better in an equally priced economy car is significant
Depends on what you want the car for. If you want the best AWD system for slippery conditions or mild off roading, its Crosstrek all the way. If you just want a convenient, reliable hauler for everyday use in mild climates, the CC hybrid is a good choice. Both the Crosstrek with the 2.5L and the CC Hybrid have become somewhat pricy. Personally, I am probably in the minority, but I like the styling of the Crosstrek, while I think the CC is butt ugly, especially the grille, which looks like a fish out of water gasping for air.
I was also thinking about the mileage. However, I don't drive that much. So, the higher mpg doesn't really buy me much.
@@whatwhome6914 if you don’t drive much then then MPG and reliability don’t mean as much. Buy what you want and don’t worry about it because they are both solid cars that should last a very long time. Keep in mind the Subaru has a distinctly different boxer engine that may not be familiar to your local mechanic when it comes time for basic maintenance and repairs vs a Toyota that is about as standard as it gets in terms of general maintenance. Subaru is great if you need that full time all wheel drive because you live in an area with snow, ice, mud, dirt roads, mountains or poor road conditions on a frequent basis. I still remember when I had a Subaru Baja and came up to a steep road after an ice storm and there was several cars and a tow truck stuck on the road. I zig zagged right past all of them with a huge smile on my face
We haveRav4 & Subaru Forester. I will pick Toyota Cross as have had many Toyota products & want to return to Toyota quality, low maintenance & resale value. Will be looking to trade in forester for 2025/26 Toyota Cross.👍😎🇨🇦
Spot on with your review. The only thing I want Corolla Cros is fuel economy and it sits higher, otherwise, I would choose the Crosstrek.
These comparisons were spot . I back to back tested the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid, and the Subaru Crosstrek. I currently own a Subaru Impreza but I’m looking for something slightly more economical. I have no complaints about my Subaru. It is reliable and has great resale. So I am still at crossroads because I love, the cross hybrid on the outside but I love the crosstrek on the inside. Someone help me decide.
I'd really like to see a side-by-side comparison of the Corolla and Mazda that are made in the same factory. I think we'd all be surprised at how much better the Mazda would be in all categories.
Being a lifelong Subaru, Toyota, and Mazda owner, I personally wouldn't touch the this Subaru with the CVT and carbon-fouling prone Direct-Injection engine.
How does the Cargo area compare?
Hello! I liked the comparison, thank you. As for your glass of water test, not very conclusive for these cars since the engine geometry is so different. You had to know before the test that the Subaru Boxer would vibrate more because of the pistons moving side to side. But still, interesting!
Actually, a four cylinder boxer in a balanced configuration.
I test drive both and loved them. The Crosstrek was wicked fun to drive but the poor gas mileage is having me wait for the US hybrid
I see a lot of sunshine on the screen..wen vehicles are closely priced and getting more competitive,people go through with a fine tooth comb to get the maximum value for their money
What is the ground clearance?
Another 'not mentioned' feature in this review is that for the Toyota should one choose the hybrid you can also get it in a four wheel driver version. Takes away the four wheel drive advantage of the Subaru. Gives the Toyota great fuel economy with the same power as the Subaru 2.5 lt. engine and four wheel drive. Mentioning these facts would have been very appropriate to a review like this. Too many important facts were left out of the review.
I'm researching both of these crossovers, and adding the new Hyundai Kona to the mix. Toyota's interior is very "Plain Jane" and the Kona is like flying the Millennium Falcon. However, I like the option of a Hybrid, and as the Toyota's AWD is an On-Demand AWD, it's better mpg than both the Kona AWD and the Crosstrek. I'll be test driving all 3 later this winter so that I can decide and put down a deposit by April to make sure I can take delivery by the fall.
You'll definitely pick Subaru if you test drive it on a snowy road. I picked my first Subaru in 2010 and I've owned three Subaru ever since. Never go back to any car that is inferior to Subaru AWD.
@@DarianDT Actually, I don't like either crossover. Both have the ugliest or cheapest-looking interior. Don't need the Subaru's AWD as I don't drive on snowy hills or off-road, and the Corolla Cross is just too plain for the price. I'm going to lease Hyundai Kona Limited #3.
Kona is interesting for short-term ownership. Long-term? Good luck.
@@bradstoops8862 As I only lease 36 months, never had issues with Hyundai, at least mechanically. I haven't had a vehicle more than 3 years since 2001.
The initial reviews of the Hybrid Crosstrek from Europe show very little gain vs their gas model.
I own a '24 Crosstreck Sport and it drives great but the seats are so uncomfortable and cause me pain. :(
All reviews state otherwise. I guess it depends on the individual, but so far, of all those tested, I have yet to hear of a problem with seats. Most give it a 10 out or 10, or at the least very good!
One item missed in the review is that the Toyota has a spare tire and the Subaru only has a repair kit. I would prefer the spare tire. Not sure what the reviewer nor others would prefer.
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I think the Subaru uses a boxer engine. If it is, they are not know for being smooth running but they are tested and well reviewed. I am confused about the paint because you tested another cross hybrid and the paint was 180 thick.
I am planning to buy a new car soon and both if these cars are at the top of my list.
But I am wondering, for an older person, which one would you say is easier to get on and of?
Probably the Toyota Cross
I still think the Subaru wins due to the simple fact that it has a SPARE TIRE!!
People often say that. But is it really a big deal to have a spare time? I have not had to swap out a flat tire in over 20 years. So, should that really be a deal breaker?
@@whatwhome6914 My last car was literally on its first road trip 45 minutes from home when the “low pressure” warning light came on. (2019)
I had picked up a nail somehow on the interstate which just happened to pierce the sidewall of the tread. It couldn’t even be patched. I had to buy a new tire.
So yes, having a spare tire is a must!
If not, and you have a hole in the sidewall, your fix-a-flat kit will just bleed out the hole and still not hold air. You and your passengers will be sitting on the roadside of the interstate - or wherever the incident happens to occur - until the tow truck or flatbed truck shows up.
I am not willing to fly by the seat of my pants and risk that for myself and my passengers/family.
Interesting. Subaru Crosstrek in Canada is made and assembled in Japan entirely? Here in the US, only 35% of the parts come from Japan and is assembled at the Indiana plant. It's basically a American made (rougher) car...
Corolla cross could not be any bigger so as not to overlap the RAV4 and the Venza. It is there for a reason, the engineer knows that. 😊
2024 Crosstrek 2.5 build in Japan?not USA?
I believe the 24 Crosstrek for America is built in Indiana... but Canadian models are built in Japan.
Can anybody confirm?
@@keithjohnstone8506 Yea, I believe all Crosstreks used to be built in Japan, but the 2.5L models are now made in Indiana. Have to wonder if that will affect reliability.
@@edsmith9855 Isn't the engine made in Japan?
Subaru needs to bring back the Crosstrek hybrid.
Why informing cluster is different from what is offer in China
Keeping car over ten years, Corolla-cross would be my first choice. Nobody talks also about Subaru Crosstrek maintenance and insurance fees, which I believe they are lots more expensive than Toyota.
I got my head gaskets replaced 6 years ago for $2700, Subaru wants to change them again for $4800 and along with other services this maintenance would’ve cost $8k… said nope and took it to a different place and they’re wanting $2200 and I don’t even have to change my head gaskets again
The capability factor of the Crosstrek is what keeps me wanting it but damn.. idk if I want to go subaru again, you want a car that services you, not a car that you have to service
Wouldn’t consider either one since the both have CVT’s.
Mazda CX 30 !
Crosstrek no doubt goes anywhere.
If subaru have hybrid version from toyota, I will buy it right away.
for steering numb, I try to drive one and they hold the road quite well. even passing a pot hole and the steering/car not even deviate much. try on bad road and you like the numb feeling.
if you ever go to Quebec, you never ever want the steering feel because you nearly feel the pot hole and turkey hole every seconde. If you drive for leisure, yes. but for city commute after 8 hours work I never want to feel the imperfection road.
well as we all know Toyota ownes half of subaru and all the Subaru cars coming out of assembley line in terms of hybrid will be using Toryota Battries it will intersting to see subaru Cross ,or Forster hybrid soon ..
crosstrek is far better as it has a great all wheel drive system! Why did you not mention an obvious difference?
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Crosstrek all the way!
Crosstrek for the Win!
RAV4-Hybrid base is better value 😊( mpg, 0-60 , leg room .. )
Exactly!!
For those in northern climates, something else to consider is the RAV4 hybrid has a potential $3-6k expense if the cable corrodes.
Both are CVT’s … no thanks !
Mazda cx30 !
2.5 liter naturally aspirated , 6 speed automatic transmission, very good fuel economy (29mpg combined), regular fuel, ultra premium interior even on the base model and Mazda reliability is right up there with Toyota. Its ride is more sporty and a bit taut giving more feedback from the road. Subaru on the other hand , is not listed on JD Powers reliability roll .
Crosstrek has steerable headlights, superior awd, higher ground clearance and most importantly is many 1000’s less.
The Subaru is also actually *deliverable* in Canada. Ask your Toyota dealer how long a Corolla Cross hybrid will take to get delivered. In Ontario they’re not even taking orders anymore.
My 2024 Crosstrek can actually be delivered in 2024. And so, it’s Subaru for me.
i have a CC with 2.0 gas engine non hybrid. I use extreme driving style (hyper milling and cruise around 80 km/h) to extract the best mileage. So far my best try was 4.167L/100km, with is about 56 MPG. My overall MPG after 8000km of driving is 46.94.( 5.0L/100km) So the M20A FKS coupled with CVT is extremely efficient.
I'll go for Toyota reliability....
Subaru is reliable too, I’ve read.
So, the paint thickness on the Crosstrek is better, the leg room, the interior quality and the AWD is second to none. Still they are both about the same? In my very own opinion, no doubt the Corolla is a great, great vehicle but, the Crosstrek is much better.
Toyota is sacrificing build quality for availability and profit The base le Corolla hybird awd beats both
I'm going to skip both of these and wait for the 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid ✅😊🏞️
Or maybe the next gen 2025 RAV4.
@@HumbleBearcat Could be good as well!
Not a fair comparison. The Toyota Cross should have been a normal, non-hybrid, engine model.
This is a perfect comparison for me given the fact these are the exact cars I am trying to decide on 😂
Got the 24 CT sport, had to stop drinking the Toyota kool-aid.
10:00 better than the Toyota* I think that’s what you meant to say
A taller person would desire both headroom and legroom.
Looking at the two cars, and hearing your report, if I Was in the market it would be the Crosstrek, hands down. The cross, like some other Toyota models, is just plain ugly inside.
Man that Toyota steering wheel is ugly
That Toyota everything is ugly.
5:48 Why didn't you use a gas Toyota Corolla cross , you knew that the Toyota was going to be much quieter than the Subaru. That's not even a fair test the Toyota is a hybrid which is more quit that a gas car.
He always mix "Crosstrek" with "Cross".