Verdict
The RM7,000 premium for the hybrid buys a 71 hp, 163 Nm electric motor, a full-LCD instrument display and eight years of unlimited-mileage cover for its hybrid battery, inverter and PCU. Its petrol engine is rated at 97 hp and 142 Nm, versus 138 hp and 172 Nm in the petrol model, though the hybrid’s motor assists the drivetrain and no combined system output is stated. Both retain the same seven airbags, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, 10.1-inch screen and 440-litre boot. For most buyers, the hybrid’s extra hardware justifies the step up; the petrol remains the cheaper, 25 kg lighter choice.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want to save RM7,000 and prefer the 138 hp, 172 Nm petrol engine.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want hybrid assistance from its 71 hp, 163 Nm motor plus the eight-year hybrid-component warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM133,800 vs RM140,800.
- Petrol-engine output: 138 hp and 172 Nm vs 97 hp and 142 Nm.
- Electric motor: no motor vs one 71 hp, 163 Nm motor.
- Kerb weight: 1,405 kg vs 1,430 kg.
- Instrument cluster: electroluminescent analogue vs full LCD monitor.
- Hybrid-component warranty: no separate hybrid cover vs eight years/unlimited mileage for the battery, inverter and PCU.
1.8V
- RM7,000 lower purchase price.
- 138 hp and 172 Nm from its 1.8-litre petrol engine.
- 25 kg lighter at 1,405 kg.
- No electric motor assistance.
- Analogue instrument cluster instead of a full-LCD monitor.
- No eight-year hybrid battery, inverter and PCU warranty.
1.8 HEV
- 71 hp, 163 Nm electric motor supplements the hybrid drivetrain.
- Full-LCD instrument monitor.
- Eight-year/unlimited-mileage warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU.
- Costs RM7,000 more.
- 25 kg heavier at 1,430 kg.
- Its petrol engine is rated at 97 hp and 142 Nm, against 138 hp and 172 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,800✓ | RM140,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM359 | RM359 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,798 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 138 hp at 6,400 rpm✓ | 97 hp at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ | 142 Nm at 3,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm | 80.5 mm × 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 13 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 71 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 163 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,405 kg | 1,430 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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1.8V vs 1.8 HEV FAQ
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross is the better-equipped choice, adding an electric motor, full-LCD instruments and eight-year hybrid-component cover. The petrol Toyota Corolla Cross makes sense if the RM7,000 saving matters more.
What is the price difference?
The hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM7,000 more: RM140,800 versus RM133,800 for the petrol Toyota Corolla Cross.
Do both Toyota Corolla Cross variants have the same safety equipment?
Yes. Both have seven airbags, autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
