Compare the2025 Toyota Corolla CrossVS 2025 Lexus UX

Both the Corolla Cross and the UX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Corolla Cross is safer than the Lexus UX:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Corolla Cross is safer than the UX:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Corolla Cross is safer than the Lexus UX:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Corolla Cross for 1 year and 15000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the UX (2/25000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 5 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Corolla Cross’ warranty.

Both the Corolla Cross and UX have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The Corolla Cross has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Corolla Cross FWD’s standard fuel tank has 1.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the UX (12.4 vs. 10.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Corolla Cross AWD’s standard fuel tank has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the UX (13.2 vs. 10.6 gallons).

The Corolla Cross stops shorter than the UX:

The Corolla Cross has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the UX; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed.

For greater off-road capability the Corolla Cross has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the UX (8.1 vs. 6.3 inches), allowing the Corolla Cross to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Toyota Corolla Cross may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 350 pounds less than the Lexus UX.

The Corolla Cross has 1.4 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more front legroom and 2.7 inches more rear headroom than the UX.

The Corolla Cross has a much larger cargo volume than the UX (25.5 vs. 17.1 cubic feet).

The Corolla Cross has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The UX has no towing capacity.

The Corolla Cross has a much higher standard payload capacity than the UX (1160 vs. 890 lbs.).

The Corolla Cross has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the UX (1175 vs. 890 lbs.).

The power windows standard on both the Corolla Cross and the UX have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Corolla Cross is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The UX prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The UX F Sport’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The Corolla Cross XLE’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The Toyota Corolla comes in sedan, four door hatchback and four door bodystyles; the Lexus UX isn’t available as a sedan or four door hatchback.

Insurance will cost less for the Corolla Cross owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Corolla Cross will cost $440 to $2105 less than the UX over a five-year period.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Lexus UX, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Toyota Corolla Cross outsold the Lexus UX by over six to one during 2023.