Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Corolla Cross

Base trim: $23,610.

Pictured: XLE AWD. MSRP of 2022 model as tested $32,693.

The Corolla Cross is a great addition to the Toyota SUV lineup, offering a slightly smaller, 2-row alternative to the RAV4.  It's easy to drive around town in and brings peace of mind with the latest Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 driver assistance system.

The Corolla Cross comes as both a gas-only and hybrid model, which is new for 2023. After reviewing both versions, we recommend the hybrid over the gas-only. The hybrid engine is more powerful, accelerates better, and has great fuel economy.

For 2023, the CX-5 is available in eight different packages. All 2023 CX-5 models will retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in the U.S.

The Rhodium White exterior premium paint color is new for 2023.

The only upgrade in 2023 for the Corolla Cross was the hybrid engine option in trim levels S, SE, and XSE.

• Mazda's fun to drive, sporty ride and drive is geared towards driving enthusiasts
• Best-in-Class near-luxury interior
• Lineup offers a 2.5 Turbo engine
• Higher towing capacity than the Corolla Cross
  

• Terrific driver assist technology with TSS 3.0 Safety System as standard
• New Toyota Audio Multimedia system with standard Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Better fuel economy than the CX-5
• Offers buyers a choice of forward-wheel or all-wheel drive

• Mazda's technology could use an update
• Non-wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Not as fuel efficient as the Corolla Cross

• Not as powerful as the CX-5  
• Lower towing capacity than the Mazda CX-5
• Only one engine option shared across lineup

30/32 mpg

29/31 mpg

32-33 mpg

• 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen is standard with HD radio, Bluetooth, Pandora along with non-wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.   
  
• 7-inch LCD Display 
• Bose® 10-speaker audio sound system 
• Rear View Monitor
• Mazda Connected Services (complimentary for three years.  After trial period annual subscription fees apply.)

• Standard 8-in. touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & wireless Apple CarPlay® 
• Optional 9-speaker JBL sound system (LE, XLE)
• 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (L, LE) or  7-in. Fully Digital Gauge Cluster (XLE)
• Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging (LE, XLE)
• Drive Connect capable (Subscription required)

• Turbo models features standard wireless charging
• Four USB ports
• 12-volt power outlets

• WiFi Connect - Up to 30-day/3 GB trial subscription
• 2 or 4 USB outlets
  
• One cargo area 120V/150A auxiliary AC power outlet 

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross Traffic
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Mazda Radar Stop and Go Cruise Control
  
• Range-topping Signature trim adds 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, reverse brake support, Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist. 

• Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) —Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA),  Lane Tracing Assist (LTA),  Automatic High Beams (AHB),  Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC),  Road Sign Assist (RSA) 
• Rear Seat Reminder (Standard Across Lineup)
• Blind Spot Monitor/Rear Cross Traffic (LE, XLE)
• Safe Exist Assist (LE, XLE)
• Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) (XLE)
• Backup Camera (LE, XLE)
• Backup Camera With Dynamic Gridlines (XLE)

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross Traffic
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Mazda Radar Stop and Go Cruise Control
  
• Range-topping Signature trim adds 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, reverse brake support, Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist.

• Star Safety System—includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),  Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)  and Smart Stop Technology (SST) 
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on rear seats
• Collapsible steering column
• Crumple zones/side-impact door beams
• Nine airbags —includes driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger outboard seat-mounted side airbags; driver and front passenger side curtain airbags, rear side airbags (right and left), and driver knee airbag
• Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer ^*

175.6"

71.9" (w/o mirrors)

169-horsepower

151 lb.-ft

12.4 (L)

13.2 (LE, XLE)

3142- 3,206  lbs

1,500 pounds