2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross Hybrid

MSRP*: $28,220 to $31,405
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 45 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 61.8 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 196 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 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 than in the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander 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 Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, 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 Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.

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

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

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

Powertrain
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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