Compare the Ford Explorer vs Toyota Yaris Cross

Sharp looks, but not the most space inside
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10
Simply built and sturdy, with class-leading mpg
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

If you are weighing up the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Yaris Cross, you will find the longer Explorer is also the more powerful car. Up front, both provide seat adjustment to suit drivers of all shapes and sizes. When it comes to interior storage, the Explorer offers loads of nifty cubby spaces, whereas extra storage space in the Yaris Cross is not all too impressive, with no clever hidden solutions. In the back, the Explorer gives you pretty good headroom, while headroom in the Yaris Cross will be at a premium for taller adults. On twisty roads, both resist leaning excessively, with the Explorer showing very little body roll and the Yaris Cross not leaning too much.

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Style 140kW 58kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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ICON 1.5 Hybrid CVT Hybrid Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up — Boot space, seats up 350 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down — Boot space, seats down 1,097 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,197 mm x 1,765 mm x 1,595 mm
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Towing capacity —
First year tax rate £10 Best First year tax rate £365
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.0 miles / kWh
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
65.7 mpg
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
273 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery size 58 kWh Battery size 1.5 kWh
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto Engine name 1.5 Hybrid CVT
Engine size Electric • 190 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 130 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Rear wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 10.7 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 58 kWh Battery size 1.5 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
273 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) — Boot (seats up) 350 litres
Boot (seats down) — Boot (seats down) 1,097 litres
Length 4,468 mm Length 4,197 mm
Width 1,871 mm Width 1,765 mm
Height 1,639 mm Height 1,595 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.56 m
Turning circle 11.0 m Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • Cloth - Onyx black
  • Heat pump
  • Premium paint
  • Retractable towbar
  • 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active braking assist
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Exit warning
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 6 way manual driver seat
  • 6 way manual passenger seat adjustments
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Dual zone electronic automatic temperature control
  • Front headrests
  • Front sports seats
  • Pre Conditioning battery and cabin
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Velour floor mats
  • Automatic high/low beam
  • Black door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Heated rear window
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED day running lights
  • LED headlamps
  • LED rear lights
  • Power folding and heated door mirrors
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • 5.3" full digital cluster screen
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cross traffic alert
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency services call system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Lane departure warning with lane keeping aid
  • Manual liftgate
  • Navigation system
  • Rear view camera
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Wrong way alert
  • 19" Aero alloy wheels with absolute black/bright machined
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Keyless start
  • Thatcham alarm
  • 14.6" SYNC Move Touchscreen
  • 7 Speaker sound system with soundbar
  • Fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Premium paint
  • Side steps
  • Immobiliser
  • Intrusion alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power passenger window lock
  • Remote door lock
  • Anti-jam protection on power windows
  • Auto high beam [AHB] with on/off switch
  • Auto intermittent windscreen wipers
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Automatic headlights cut-off
  • Automatically retractable door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear electric windows with auto up/down function
  • Headlight cut off reminder
  • Indicators integrated on door mirrors
  • Intermittent rear wiper
  • LED High mounted stop light
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED front light guide
  • LED projector headlights
  • LED turning signal with DRL integration
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Pre wiring for towing hook
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window defogger with timer
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Solid paint
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2x Rear coat hooks
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather steering wheel
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Adjustable speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Audio switches on steering wheel
  • Auto air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Central armrest
  • Covered front console box
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front cup holders
  • Front head restraints
  • Front personal lights
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Gloss black insert on steering wheel
  • Gloss black surround on gear shift console
  • Grey roof lining
  • Height adjustable driver's seat
  • Height adjustable front passenger seat
  • ISOFIX child restraint system
  • LED centre room light
  • Lane departure alert switch on steering control
  • Manual telescopic and tilting steering wheel
  • Manually sliding front seats
  • Mirror on driver and passenger sun visor
  • Painted front door insert
  • Piano black insert on front interior door handles
  • Pollen air filter
  • Rear head restraints
  • Silver deco line on front door trim
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Slow opening on glovebox
  • Soft tonneau cover
  • Storage box under boot floor
  • Voice recognition switch on steering wheel
  • Yaris cross floor mats
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist
  • Driver and passenger front airbags
  • Driver and passenger side airbags
  • Driver central airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency brake light system (EBS)
  • Front seat belt reminder
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Occupant detection, passenger and rear seat sensor
  • Passenger airbag on/off switch
  • Pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear passenger side airbags
  • Rear seat belt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure warning system
  • 6 speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front USB Type-C connector
  • Front USB-C device charger
  • 7" Digital Combimeter
  • 9" Toyota touch 3 multimedia system with Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Acceleration suppression at low speed on pre-collision system
  • Adaptive cruise control, multi info switches on steering wheel
  • Adjustable speed limiter
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Driver monitoring camera
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency driving stop system
  • Full range intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Intersection turn assist
  • Key reminder warning
  • Lane trace assist
  • Pre-collision system enhanced with emergency steering assist
  • Reversing camera
  • Road sign assist - (RSA)
  • Speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Static guide lines on reversing camera
  • Telephone switch on steering wheel
  • Wireless Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay
  • eCall emergency system
  • 16" 10 spoke silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Steering assisted vehicle stability control
  • Platinum deco line on upper dashboard

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.