Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R comparison

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Welcome to the Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R showroom and review spec comparison for 2021. Similar in size but not design, Toyota is seemingly same under the skin but two different body small SUVs. However this is Toyota not VW, Audi or Skoda who make the same car with the same features with minimal body design changes and turbo tuning rip off. That’s the main reasons why we have very little respect for the manufacturer and the 3 brands. However I digress and back to the Yaris Cross Vs CH-R comparison…  The Yaris Cross appears more down market compared to the CH-R yet their prices match … so is the new Yaris Cross worth buying over the older CH-R?

Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R exterior: The CH-R many be a few years old but it still looks good. Cheaper model grades look little ordinary but in the right model grade and colour it looks more expensive than even more expensive branded competition.  The Yaris Cross on the hand will always be viewed as the less attractive sibling. It’s not unattractive just a stereo-typical Toyota design.

Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R interior: No question the interior of the CH-R is the nicer place to be in. The materials are higher quality and it looks dare we say it stylish. However there are packaging issues like the dark rear seating but cabin lighting helps left the ambience when turned on. The Yaris Cross interior is OK but it is all hard plastic that mostly look and feel hard which is the main issue regardless of model grade. It gives the impression of durability but this a passenger SUV not a commercial.

Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R engine and technology: Both have leading Hybrid engines and safety technology. It is the CH-R that has the more powerful engines but it s also heavier which balance out any perceived performance gain. The base engine of the CH-R is a 1.2 turbo with a better performing and more efficient Hybrid as an option. The Yaris Cross has a non-turbo base engine and Hybrid option from the Yaris so decent power on their own but just adequate with the heavier body.Both also have AWD dependent on model grade.

Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R road test: N/A

The winner of the Toyota Yaris Cross Vs Toyota CH-R comparison is a draw. Since both are in the same price range and safety packages dependent on model grade it depends on what you prefer in terms of looks, both inside and outside. These are not cheap small SUVs.

Toyota Yaris Cross	Toyota CH-R
Engines
3 Cylinder Petrol 1.5 Litre (1490cc) 91 Octane DOHC VVT EFI Claimed 88Kw @ 6600RPM Claimed 145Nm @ 4800RPM	IL4 Cylinder Petrol (8NR-FTS) 95 Octane Unleaded DI DOHC EFI VVT Turbo 1.2 Litre (1197cc) Claimed 86Kw @ 5200RPM Claimed 185Nm @ 1500PM
3 Cylinder Petrol 1.5 Litre (1490cc) 91 Octane Hybrid DOHC VVT EFI Claimed 85Kw @ 5500RPM Combined Claimed 120Nm @ 3800RPM	IL4 Cylinder Hybrid (2ZR-FXE) 91 Octane Unleaded DI DOHC EFI VVT 1.8 Litre (1798cc) Claimed 72Kw 142NM petrol engine Claimed 53Kw 163 Nm electric motor
Weight
From & Approx Kerb weight 1160Kg Towing capacity up to 400kg or 1250kg	Kerb weight FROM 1440Kg Towing capacity up to 600Kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 36-42 litres IL4 1.5 litre 5.4 litres per 100km Hybrid 1.5 litre 3.8 per 100km	50 litres 95 Octane 1.2 litre Petrol 6.5 litres per 100km 1.8 litre Hybrid 4.3 litres per 100km
Other specifications
CVT Speed Auto Overall height/width 1590/1765 Overall length/Wheelbase 4180/2560 4WD system: 2WD or AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5	CVT (7 speed) Overall height/width 1565/1795 Overall length/wheelbase 4360/2640 Drive system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 170mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) 170 mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Performance
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Pricing
2021 FROM $26,990 – 37,990 AUD	2020 $29,540 – 36,440 AUD 2017 $26,990 – 35,590 AUD
*Specs change due to model grade and configuration. Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!