Nissan X-Trail vs Toyota Corolla Cross
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,888 | RM 133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 142 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 550 L✓ | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 359✓ |
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.
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
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.