2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

2025 Toyota
Corolla Cross

MSRP*: $24,135 to $29,660
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 29 - 31 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 33 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 44.0 - 46.9 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 169 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.1 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 32.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Toyota Corolla Cross, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Convenience
With the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Corolla Cross, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Corolla Cross is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Toyota Corolla Cross, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Toyota Corolla Cross has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is clearly the choice over the Toyota Corolla Cross for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Corolla Cross has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Toyota Corolla Cross doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Toyota Corolla Cross seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Corolla Cross has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.