The subcompact crossover segment is one of the fastest growing not only in the Philippine automotive market but around the world. Different car companies are launching new models left and right and the largest and most popular car brand in the country is no exception. Even one of the latest brands to enter the local market is part of this trend.
Just a few days ago Toyota Motor Philippines introduced the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross with two variants, the 1.8 G with a naturally aspirated gasoline engine, and the 1.8 V with a hybrid powertrain. The model finally puts the country’s largest car company in the segment, filling a gap below the Toyota RAV4 compact crossover that could have been for the Toyota C-HR if it was launched here. Geely on the other hand is gaining some momentum with their Coolray. That model has quickly become the 2nd top-selling subcompact crossover in the market in June of this year. So for this spec comparison we’ll be pitting the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G against the Geely Coolray 1.5 Sport.
You may be wondering why we’re comparing the base 1.8 G variant of the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross with the top-spec 1.5 Sport variant of the Geely Coolray. Well it comes down to pricing. Considering that they are both subcompact crossovers, the Toyota Corolla Cross in its base 1.8 G form is priced higher than the top-spec Geely Coolray 1.5 Sport. The Corolla Cross 1.8 G is priced at Php 1,285,000 while the Coolray 1.5 Sport is priced at a more slightly affordable Php 1,198,000. That’s a difference of just Php 87,000.
We’ve compiled the different specifications of the two models below. Based on them, which do you think is the better choice among the two?
Full-Specifications
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G
Geely Coolray 1.5 Sport
Price
Php 1,285,000
Php 1,198,000
Engine Specifications
Engine Displacement
1.8 L
1.5 L Turbo
Cylinders
4
3
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
45 L
Engine Performance
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Maximum Output
138 hp @ 6,400 RPM
177 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Maximum Torque
172 Nm @ 4,400 RPM
255 Nm @ 1,500 PM
Transmission
CVT
7-speed Wet Dual-Clutch
Vehicle Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm)
4,460 x 1,825 x 1,620
4,330 x 1,795 x 1,609
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
2,600 mm
Ground Clearance
161 mm
196 mm
Wading Depth (if available)
N/A
N/A
Trunk Capacity
487 L
330 L
Seating Capacity
5
5
Wheels and Suspension
Wheel Size
17-inch Alloy
18-inch Alloy
Brakes (Front/Rear)
Ventilated Disc/Disc
Ventilated Disc/Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Semi-independent Torsion Beam
Features
Headlights
Projector Halogen with DRL
Full LED w/ LED DRL
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED
LED
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Smart Keyless Entry/Push-Start System
With
With
Infotainment System
6.8-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch touchscreen
Infotainment Connectivity
USB, Bluetooth, T-Link
USB, Bluetooth, QDLink
Parking Assist
Rear Parking Sensors, Reverse Camera
Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Reverse Camera, 360-degree Around-view Monitor, G Pilot Automated Parking Assist
Sunroof
Without
Panoramic
Safety Features
No. of Airbags
7
6
Anti-Lock Braking System
With
With
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
With
With
Stability Control
With
With
Hill-Start Assist
With
With
Cruise Control
Without
With
Driver Assistance Features
Reverse Camera
360-degree Around-view Monitor, Blind-Spot Monitoring, G Pilot Automated Parking Assist
Based on specifications alone, it looks like The Geely Coolray Sport definitely has the edge over the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G considering how they’re priced and what you get. Comment below which you think is the better choice!
