Verdict
At this money the fight is less about price than packaging: the Nissan X-Trail is only RM88 dearer, yet gives you seven seats, 550 litres of boot space and a 60-litre tank. It is the bigger family tool, with 142 hp and 200 Nm from its 2.0-litre engine. The Toyota Corolla Cross is smaller and seats five, but counters with seven airbags, auto emergency braking and cheaper RM359 road tax. If you rarely need the third row, its safety kit is hard to ignore.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, the larger 550-litre boot and the longer-legged 60-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if five seats are enough and you want seven airbags plus auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan X-Trail RM133,888; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800
- Seats: Nissan X-Trail 7; Toyota Corolla Cross 5
- Engine output: Nissan X-Trail 142 hp/200 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp/172 Nm
- Boot space: Nissan X-Trail 550 L; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 L
- Safety kit: Nissan X-Trail 4 airbags/AEB not listed; Toyota Corolla Cross 7 airbags/AEB yes
- Road tax: Nissan X-Trail RM439/year; Toyota Corolla Cross RM359/year
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 550-litre boot
- More torque at 200 Nm
- Only 4 airbags listed
- Auto emergency braking not listed
- Higher RM439 yearly road tax
Corolla Cross
- Seven airbags
- Auto emergency braking included
- Lower RM359 yearly road tax
- Five seats only
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Less torque at 172 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,888 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM359✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 142 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,558 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 550 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiCrossContact LX Sport | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, Intelligent Trace Control, Active Brake Limited Slip | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Driver and front passenger only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Reclining and Sliding Middle Row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 5" Advance Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within Instrument Cluster, Under-boot Tonneau Cover | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
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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X-Trail vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Nissan X-Trail or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Nissan X-Trail is better for space, with seven seats and a 550-litre boot. The Toyota Corolla Cross is better on listed safety kit, with seven airbags and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail costs RM88 more than the Toyota Corolla Cross, so price should not be the deciding factor here.
Which has the bigger boot and cabin?
The Nissan X-Trail is the bigger car: 4,690 mm long with a 2,705 mm wheelbase and 550-litre boot, versus 4,460 mm, 2,640 mm and 440 litres for the Toyota Corolla Cross.