Both the Envista and the Corolla Cross have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.
Compare the2025 Buick EnvistaVS 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross
Safety
Warranty
The Envista’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Corolla Cross’ (6 vs. 5 years).
Reliability
J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Buick vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Buick above average in initial quality. With 28 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated lower.
Engine
The Envista’s 1.2 turbo 3-cylinder produces 12 lbs.-ft. more torque (162 vs. 150) than the Corolla Cross’ 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder.
Fuel Economy and Range
The Envista has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.
Tires and Wheels
For better traction, the Envista has larger standard tires than the Corolla Cross (225/60R17 vs. 215/65R17). The Envista’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Corolla Cross (245/45R19 vs. 225/55R18).
The Envista Preferred’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Corolla Cross L/LE’s standard 65 series tires. The Envista’s optional tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Corolla Cross XLE’s 55 series tires.
For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Envista offers optional 19-inch wheels. The Corolla Cross’ largest wheels are only 18-inches.
The Envista has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.
Suspension and Handling
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Envista’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the Corolla Cross (106 inches vs. 103.9 inches).
The Envista Avenir handles at .83 G’s, while the Corolla Cross XLE AWD pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
Chassis
The front grille of the Envista uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer active grille shutters.
The Envista uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.
Passenger Space
The Envista has 9.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Corolla Cross (97.5 vs. 88.4).
The Envista has .8 inches more front headroom, 3.3 inches more front shoulder room, 6.7 inches more rear legroom, 2 inches more rear hip room and 2.1 inches more rear shoulder room than the Corolla Cross.
Towing
The Envista can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Envista can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Corolla Cross can’t be towed flat on the ground.
Servicing Ease
J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Buick service is better than Toyota. J.D. Power ranks Buick third in service department satisfaction. With a 36% lower rating, Toyota is ranked 21st.
Ergonomics
The Envista’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Corolla Cross does not have an oil pressure gauge.
In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Envista’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.
The Envista has standard Pushbutton Start that allows you to start the engine without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Only the Corolla Cross LE/XLE offers a Smart Key System.
The Envista’s standard variable intermittent wipers have an adjustable delay to allow the driver to choose a setting that best clears the windshield during light rain or mist. The Corolla Cross L’s standard fixed intermittent wipers only have one fixed delay setting, so the driver will have to manually switch them between slow and intermittent. The Envista’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Corolla Cross LE/XLE’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.
The Envista has a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. When the ignition turns off, the headlights turn off after a delay timed to allow you to securely get to your front door. The Corolla Cross has an automatic headlight on/off feature standard only on the LE/XLE.
The Envista Avenir’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Corolla Cross offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.
On extremely cold winter days, the Envista’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Corolla Cross doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.
Recommendations
J.D. Power and Associates rated the Envista third among small suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Corolla Cross isn’t in the top three.