Spec shootout: Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Ford Territory

Spec shootout: Toyota Corolla Cross vs. Ford Territory

Despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the  auto industry, the past couple of months have mercifully seen a steady uptrend in sales. Along with this bit of good news, more car companies have launched new models, albeit digitally.

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People on the hunt for a new vehicle, particularly small or mini SUVs/crossovers, have several new nameplates to choose from. 

ZIGWHEELS PH takes a closer look at two standout crossovers from Toyota and Ford — launched barely a week apart (August 14 for the Ford Territory and August 20 for the Toyota Corolla Cross).

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While the Toyota Corolla Cross is bannered by a hybrid variant, we forego that one for this spec shootout for heightened parity and instead go for the 1.8 G, powered by a petrol engine. On the other hand, we choose the higher-trim Ford Territory Titanium+.  These two models are separated by only P15,000.

Let's get to it!

Specifications and Dimensions

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G variant

All-new Ford Territory Titanium+ variant

Height

1,620mm

1,674mm

Width

1,825mm

1,936mm

Length

4,460mm

4,580mm

Engine type and displacement

1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC, four-cylinder, inline, chain drive with VVT-i

 

1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline in-line-four engine

Ground clearance

161mm

180mm

Power

138hp

141hp

Torque

172Nm

225Nm

Wheelbase

2,640mm

2,716mm

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Gasoline

Transmission type

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Sport mode

Wheel size and type

17-inch alloy

18-inch alloy

Seating material

Fabric

Leather

Number of doors

Five

Five

Seating capacity

Five-seater

Five-seater

Steering wheel

Leather covered with controls

Leather covered with controls

Front suspension

MacPherson strut                     

MacPherson strut

Rear suspension

Torsion beam

Multi-link

Safety features

 

 

 

Vehicle stability control system, seat belt warning,  electronic brake force distribution, vehicle stability control,  hill start assist, and three-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts for the driver and all passengers.

Ford Co-Pilot 360 (360-degree camera, Adaptive cruise control, Active Park Assist with parallel and perpendicular parking function), electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution, hill launch assist, tire pressure monitoring system, child seat Isofix anchorage points, rear seat belts

Airbags

7

6

Child safety locks

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock braking system

Yes

Yes

Brake assist

Yes

Yes

Traction control

Yes

Yes

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

Yes

Yes

Front brake type

Ventilated discs

Ventilated discs

Rear camera

Yes

Yes

Rear brake type

Discs

Discs

Door locks

Yes

Yes (speed-sensing)

Connectivity and entertainment

Seven-inch touchscreen

USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless charging

10-inch touchscreen with adjustable quad view

USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless Charging

Headlamps

Halogen

LED

Rain-sensing wipers

None

Yes

Speakers

Yes

Yes

Parking sensors

 Front parking sensor

Rear parking sensor

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

 

Yes

Panoramic moon roof

None

Yes

Roof rail

None

Yes

Starting Price

P1,285,000

P1,300,000

 

*Note that photos of the Toyota Corolla Cross are of the hybrid variant.

Photos from Toyota Motor Philippines and Ford Philippines

Also read: Spec shootout: Ford EcoSport vs. Ford Territory

 

Prim Lamaroza

Prim Lamaroza

Primrose Dianne A. Lamaroza (Prim Lamaroza) is one of the current content writers of Zigwheels Philippines. She writes news and feature articles for the automotive site. Prior to this, she has been involved in several freelance writing projects for American, British, Australian, and Filipino websites. She was able to write articles for numerous niches, which include real estate, lifestyle, food and drink, travel, health and wellness, science, education, and vocational jobs, among others. She also writes poems, short stories, and novels during her free time. She was able to publish two fiction novels since 2014 under the penname, Emerald Blake.

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