Verdict
The RM221,800 Toyota Camry costs RM88,000 more than the RM133,800 Toyota Corolla Cross, but that buys a 2.5-litre 201 hp/246 Nm powertrain, eight-speed automatic and 524-litre boot against 1.8 litres, 138 hp/172 Nm, CVT and 440 litres. The Camry’s 2,825-mm wheelbase is 185 mm longer. The Corolla Cross counters with a taller five-door SUV body, 60:40 split-folding rear seats and a powered contactless tailgate. Both get adaptive cruise control, 360-degree cameras and five-year unlimited-mileage warranties. Pick the Camry for power and cabin kit; the Corolla Cross for the lower purchase and road-tax bills.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want 201 hp, a 524-litre boot and a longer 2,825-mm wheelbase in a sedan.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want a five-door SUV with split-folding rear seats while spending RM508 less in annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Camry RM221,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Engine output: Toyota Camry 201 hp and 246 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp and 172 Nm.
- Transmission: Toyota Camry Direct Shift eight-speed automatic; Toyota Corolla Cross CVT automatic.
- Length: Toyota Camry 4,920 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460 mm.
- Boot capacity: Toyota Camry 524 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
- Annual road tax: Toyota Camry RM867; Toyota Corolla Cross RM359.
Camry
- 201 hp and 246 Nm from a 2.5-litre engine
- 524-litre boot and 2,825-mm wheelbase
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, nine-speaker JBL audio and head-up display
- RM88,000 higher purchase price
- RM867 annual road tax versus RM359
- Fixed rear seats instead of the Corolla Cross’s 60:40 split-folding arrangement
Corolla Cross
- RM88,000 lower purchase price and RM359 annual road tax
- Five doors, 60:40 split-folding rear seats and powered contactless tailgate
- Same adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera as the Camry
- 138 hp and 172 Nm trail the Camry’s 201 hp and 246 Nm
- 440-litre boot is 84 litres smaller
- Single-zone climate control, six speakers and no head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM221,800 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 246 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 524 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | Space Saver | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | 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, Pre-collision Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seats | 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 | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Sun Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867 | RM359✓ |
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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Camry vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Toyota Camry or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Camry is better for outright power, boot space and cabin equipment. The Corolla Cross is the better fit if a lower entry price, lower road tax, five doors and fold-flat luggage flexibility matter more than performance.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Camry costs RM88,000 more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Which has the larger boot?
The Toyota Camry has the larger boot at 524 litres, compared with 440 litres in the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Corolla Cross instead has 60:40 split-folding rear seats, while the Camry’s rear seats are fixed.