Corolla Cross vs. RAV4 : What’s the Difference?

Dec 7, 2021

To its already highly successful SUV lineup, Toyota is adding the brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross for 2022. This compact crossover SUV is the smaller sibling of the ever-popular Toyota RAV4, and joins other SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, Toyota 4Runner, and Toyota Sequoia.

To see how the 2022 Toyota RAV4 and the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross near Kinston stack up against each other, keep reading! Several factors might sway your purchasing decision one way or the other.

Corolla Cross vs. RAV4: Efficiency, Performance, and Towing

While the 2022 Corolla Cross near Moorhead City has a capable 2.0L 4-cylinder that’s capable of 169 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque under the hood, the Toyota RAV4 offers a choice of three engines, all of which are more powerful:

2.5L 4-cylinder with 203 hp/184 lb-ft torque
a hybrid powertrain with 219 hp
a plug-in hybrid, the RAV4 Prime, with 308 hp

The RAV4 near Moorehead City may be more powerful, but the Toyota Corolla Cross near Jacksonville, being smaller, is more maneuverable: its turning diameter is a trim 35.1 feet, versus the RAV4’s 36.1 feet. If you’re looking to tow a trailer or other toys, both SUVs max out at 1,500 pounds.

While the Corolla Cross near Kinston has a better fuel economy than the standard RAV4 (EPA-estimated 32 combined mpg vs. 30 combined mpg), the RAV4 has two hybrid drivetrains that are much more efficient. The RAV4 Hybrid has an estimated gas mileage of 40 combined mpg, and the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid gets an estimated 30 combined mpg when in hybrid mode, and 94 MPGe in electric-only mode.

Corolla Cross vs. RAV4: Off-Roading Capability

Both the Toyota Corolla Cross and RAV4 offer available all-wheel drive systems, meaning that for light off-roading trips, both are fully capable. However, if you want to go on long wilderness adventures deep in the bush, only the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road has the large tires, tuned suspension, and high ground clearance you’ll need.

Corolla Cross vs. RAV4: Interior Safety and Style

Both Toyota SUVs feature the same award-winning Toyota Safety Sense technology, featuring a pre-collision system, automatic high beams, road sign assist, dynamic radar cruise control, blind spot monitoring system, lane tracing assist, and lane departure alert. Whatever Toyota you choose, you know you’ll be driving with supreme peace of mind.

Similarly, both the Corolla Cross and RAV4 feature great interior comfort features and technologies, including heated front seats, moonroof, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, and more.

In terms of space, the larger RAV4 of course features more passenger and cargo volume than the Toyota Corolla Cross interior, though both SUVs feature plenty of space for their size.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross for Sale near Moorehead City

So which SUV should you spring for? It depends on your needs. If you’re looking for a big, powerful off-roading machine for weekend drives to the mountains or the seaside, the RAV4 might be a better bet for you. But if you’re looking for a sleek city SUV with style and grace, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is peerless.

Whichever Toyota SUV fits your fancy, you can find it at Toyota of New Bern! Our helpful sales people will show you around our expansive lot until you find that Toyota SUV you’re looking for. Once you’ve found it, our finance team will make sure you get the best deal possible, and even after you’ve driven it away, our service center is standing by to give you the best Toyota-certified service around! Come see us, give us a call, or visit us online today!