Close 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Toyota RAV4 near Westbury, NY
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross (left) and 2025 Toyota RAV4 (right) shown above with available features.
With such an immense variety of SUVs on the automotive market, it can be difficult finding the one that works for you. Because of this, we’d like to introduce you to the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota RAV4, which are subcompact and compact vehicles, respectively. Visit us at Hillside Toyota near Westbury for a closer look!
Performance
If you think that your future endeavors will require you to go the distance, you can trust in both of these SUVs. For instance, the Toyota RAV4 sports a 27/35/30 MPG city/hwy/combined1 fuel economy rating for those extended travels. However, the Corolla Cross proves itself to be slightly more agile with its 31/33/32 MPG city/hwy/combined2 EPA-estimated rating. This is thanks to its standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and Continuously Variable Transmission, which work together to produce a veritable 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. The RAV4 manages to bring forth more strength though, as the standard 2.5L 4-cylinder powertrain and 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission produce 203 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. Both models also bring optional AWD systems, which will be advantageous for when it begins raining during those I-495 trips.
Interior
Both the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2025 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a cabin that is set to satisfy. For instance, you can find optional heated front seats when you travel in the Corolla Cross. However, the RAV4 ups the ante by bringing both available heated and ventilated front-row chairs. If you’d like to complement these features, consider also springing for the dual-zone automatic climate control systems, which are optional on both SUVs. If you often have an aching back after a long drive, the Corolla Cross may be more suited to you, as the available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat supersedes the RAV4’s optional 8-way variant. Is music often a large part of your long-distance journeys? Then the available 11-speaker JBL®3 system of the RAV4 may be worthy of your consideration. The Corolla Cross caps out at a 9-speaker iteration.
Exterior
The utility of a car does not end with the cabin, as it will often extend to the exterior. This comes in the form of available roof rails, which you can use to store luggage that’s too big for the interior atop both these models. Heated side-view mirrors are standard on the Corolla Cross and optional on the RAV4, giving you the ability to melt away moisture from the glass. Only the RAV4 brings available rain-sensing windshield wipers though, meaning you won’t have to toggle them yourself on this SUV. Regardless of which Toyota you choose, both will be accompanied by standard LED headlights to assist in those nighttime rides home from Cantiague Park. Do you have any more questions about these SUVs? Contact us today!
Dealership Information
Testimonials
My sales person was Mahood.
“ My sales person was Mahood. He was patient, responsive and professional. I thank him for smooth transition. ”
“ Recently bought Toyota grand Highlander amazing job don’t by Mr Malik I came to trade my Highlander to new one and I had upside down amount that was making hard for me but Mr George made possible for me I m thankful to MALIK AND manager George for their efforts to got my grand Highlander definitely recommend ”
“ Our trip to Hillside Toyota in search of our first car turned out to be an incredible experience. The warm welcome we received from the receptionist immediately set the tone. ROBIN ❤️, our sales representative, was absolutely fantastic. She was patient, attentive, and took the time to guide us through every step of the process. As first-time buyers, we greatly appreciated her honesty and expertise. The entire team made us feel valued and cared for. We left not only with a car but with a wonderful experience we’ll always remember. Highly recommend Hillside Toyota! ”
“ Came to pick up the a grand Highlander. Had to put a deposit down due to the high demand of the vehicle. David helped me along through the entire process and was very nice and professional through out. Thanks a bunch to the whole team ”
“ thank you to the taxi center yousef and his brothers attended to everything we needed and beyond thank you so much ”
The overall experience was smooth and stressless.
“ The overall experience was smooth and stressless. Martin is a professional but, more importantly, personable. He knows how to put you at ease while you’re making your decision. He works with you. Definitely a great car buying experience. ”
“ I got my first car in the USA and Valentina helped me. Great salesperson , I recommend her if you are thinking of buying a car. Thank you! ”
“ Martin hillside Toyota great help he treated my family exceptional. Everything was fast and smooth thank you so much Martin and hillside Toyota. ”
“ Martin the guy who sit on front desk as a public service he was very nice guy to help and get a new car … I really appreciate ”
“ Great customer service and overall experience. Would 100% recommend checking them out. ”
“ Appointment snd completed inspection on the time Second visit pwrfect ”
“ Malik was super for me to find my vehicle i was looking reasonable price i can afford finally i got my corolla as i thought thanks to mr malik definitely recommended ”
“ After a lousy experience at Westbury Toyota, in which my car was not properly repaired, it ended up at Hillside Toyota, which spent the time to get it right. Jason was a great advisor and showed patience and understanding. So far, car is finally working as it should. Thanks to the Hillside Toyota techs and staff. ”
“ All the agents exhibited clear professionalism, especially the one that attended to me. He explained everything single fault in the car including developing one's and how they can be fixed. He even offered me a payment option. He is a great guy. ”
“ Great service at this location. No other Dealer offers such great service, from valet, service tech, mechanic, detailed car inspection with video, instant service approval on your phone, waiting area with popcorn and coffee. You and your car feels special from arrival to departure ”
“ Fast service ”
“ Hillside Toyota has been exceptionally professional and helpful to us in purchasing our vehicle. Kudos to Ms Egnis for guiding us through the process smoothly. Thank you. ”
“ I just had the smoothest car buying process in Hillside Toyota with Ms Seyna and Sam the finance manager.Thank you so much for the experience very satisfied and will recommend. Would like to also thank the Sales Manager Ramon for his help and understanding. ”
“ Thank you hillside Toyota and thank you Mertine for helping me true my 2025 Toyota Sianna Approval I recommend everyone here ”
“ Employees were very friendly and courteous my car was in for service and out within 45 min excellent ”
“ I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a vehicle from Hillside Toyota, and I cannot say enough great things about the exceptional service I received. From the moment we walked in, Sangeeta made us feel welcomed and valued. Her jovial, friendly, and professional personality immediately put us at ease. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right vehicle rather than simply making a sale. What truly stood out was her hospitality—she even offered us food and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire process. Her positive energy and willingness to help made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. I would also like to recognize Ranker, who handled the financial paperwork. He was thorough, professional, and extremely helpful in explaining every step of the process. He made what can often be a complicated and overwhelming part of buying a car feel simple and straightforward. His attention to detail and commitment to ensuring everything was completed correctly gave us great confidence and peace of mind. Together, Sangeeta and Ranker provided outstanding customer service and made our car-buying experience truly memorable. If you're looking for a dealership that values professionalism, transparency, and customer care, I highly recommend Hillside Toyota. Thank you both for making this such a positive experience! ”
“ Love the service, Jason was a great help in getting me a car did everything he could and gave me a great rate as well ”
“ I recently visited a Toyota dealership in Hillside and wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding customer service I received. Both Mateo and Rehan went above and beyond to make my experience smooth and informative. Mateo took the time to thoroughly explain the value of my car trade-in and how the process works, and what my monthly payment would look like. He was knowledgeable, professional, and patient in answering all of my questions. Rehan (Finance manager) was equally helpful. He carefully walked me through the entire financing process, making sure I understood each step and felt comfortable with my decisions. As a thoughtful gesture, Mateo even brought me snacks while I was waiting for my car to be inspected thoroughly. Their support and professionalism made a strong impression on me. I truly appreciate the assistance they provided, and I will gladly recommend this dealership to friends and family who are looking to purchase a vehicle. Toyota is fortunate to have dedicated, friendly, and customer-focused team members like Mateo and Rehan. They helped make this a great experience from start to finish. ”
“ I had a great experience with Hillside Toyota. The dealership was transparent throughout the entire process. Our salesperson, Mr. Golam Chowdhury, was extremely professional and guided us through every step of the transaction. He explained the various options available and patiently answered all of our questions. I would certainly return to Hillside Toyota when I need another vehicle or when it’s time to replace my lease, largely because of the excellent service provided by Mr. Golam. Both he and the dealership met our expectations and made the car-buying experience completely hassle-free. I highly recommend Hillside Toyota and Mr. Golam Chowdhury to anyone looking for a smooth and professional car-buying experience. ”
“ Although it took awhile to REPLACE my REAR SUBFRAME BUSHINGS - INCLUDING ALIGNMENT, they provided me with a rental vehicle to enjoy my wedding anniversary and completed work within a week. My car is now running beautifully. ”
“ I must give a huge five-star review to David, my sales consultant at Hillside Toyota! I recently purchased a 2026 RAV4 LE here, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. David was incredibly sincere and welcoming from the moment I walked into the dealership. He truly listened to my needs and looked out for my best interests. He was extremely professional, honest, and transparent when answering all my questions about the car and its features, with absolutely no pressure or hidden gimmicks. The entire buying process was smooth and stress-free, and his follow-up was excellent. ”
“ I just bought a 2026 toyota Rav4 woodland edition with the help of Product Specialist Marten. I started my car buying journey by looking at the same car at Millennium Toyota for a 2025 version of the car, i did my research and wanted to pay cash. The sales rep there was too thirsty to make a sale and kept pressuring me to take a loan and gave me such a hard time i left. Fast forward 2026, i went to look at the 2026 version at Plaza Toyota in Brooklyn. They over charged me $5000 on the vehicle and wouldnt budge when i called them out on it so i walked out. Their team had the audacity to call me the next day to offer the same price and tried to gaslight me to say i wont find this car anywhere else. Same day i called Hillside Toyota. I had an appointment with Marten, where he listened to my experiences and worked with me where he was fully transparent about pricing. We quickly came to an agreed price in cash and he respected the boundaries between a client and a sales person. Every time i had a question he was extremely communicative during the whole buying process. I will continue to do business with Hillside in the future and if you’re reading this review i am willing to bet my new car they will not fail you if you’re looking to buy any toyota at a reasonable price. ”
“ Hillside Toyota has a great service. ”
“ Anis choudary really nice sales person just picked up my Toyota 2026 xle and everything is smooth procedure definitely come here to get a car. ”
“ This is the dealership you want to come to. Robin Dee was an awesome, kind and welcoming sales girl. We appreciate her time in leading us up to getting our dream grand highlander! We love and appreciate hillside toyota, staffing and Robin. You guys rock. Our 5th car here in 2026. ”
“ I bought car from anis chiwdhury . He is very helpful knowlagable sales representative. He is very well know sales representative . Defenetly recommend to him ”
“ Mr. Malik is the best car salesman I have ever dealt with. He is very kind, patient, and he gave us the best deal in town! I’d also like to mention manager George’s kindness and helpfulness. He was the one who really helped me with the deal! 😃 ”
“ After a very stressful experience elsewhere, I came to Toyota Hillside and honestly the difference was night and day. From the moment I walked in, Robin (sales) and Sam (finance manager) completely changed my experience. They were extremely professional, patient, and transparent with everything. Robin took the time to clearly explain the car options without rushing or pressuring me at all. Sam in finance was just as helpful — he went through every detail of the contract step by step and made sure I fully understood what I was signing. What really stood out was how they stayed after their shift just to make sure everything was completed properly and that I left comfortable and confident with my new car. It’s rare to find a dealership team that actually treats customers with this level of honesty and care. If you’re planning to buy a car, I strongly recommend asking for Robin and Sam — they truly make the process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. Big thanks to them for turning a bad situation into a great experience. ”
“ Great experience here!!! Mateo was amazing highly recommend!!!! ”
“ Louis Ortiz is a very helpful in resolving all my issues related to buying and selling the car. He patiently answered all my questions and resolved my problems. I finally bought the car I wanted. Louis Ortiz is a trustworthy person. ”
“ (Translated by Google) I was referred by a friend to Egnis Zabala at Hillside Toyota. I came in wanting a Grand Highlander Hybrid, but the car was difficult to find. However, with her patience and charm, she convinced me, and I took a Sienna Platinum instead. Excellent service and wonderful people, Sam (the finance manager) and Ramón (the manager) are the best. I recommend this woman 1000%. Thank you, Egnis! 🙏 (Original) Fui referido por un amigo donde Egnis Zabala de Hillside Toyota vine por una Grand highlander hybrid pero el carro está difícil pero ella con su paciencia y gracia me convenció y tome una sienna platinum muy buen servicio y muy buenas persona Sam financia y Ramón manager los mejores recomiendo esta chica al mil % Gracias Egnis 🙏 ”
“ Recently bought Toyota Bz i came just to browse used rave 4 leather seats not available but ending to be i loved this car first time in electric all praise goes to mr. Malik thanks to his co operation and help ”
“ (Translated by Google) very good (Original) 非常好 ”
“ Seyna, Ramon and Sam were wonderful in my experience. It did not take very long. We were able to walk in, view the cars we were interested in, and discuss payments. Everyone was polite and made the experience quick and easy! ”
“ Worst experience couldn’t get the deal done. Order a grand Highlander with no add on, waiting two months . When it gets here all these add on, this dealer was money hungry . And still waiting on my deposit ”
“ Hi i buy Toyota sienna wheel chair vehicle from hillside Be careful shareef yousaf and ahmad three brothers he play games with the client he not give to me my vehicle 02 seats from back my vehicle dubble check when you receive pick up your vehicle must watch back 02 seats he said me you will receive after 02 weeks seats but still now 09 weeks he stole seats never give up also he give 11.69% APR expensive vehicle I was have good credit 7:62 i sak him why you charge me expensive but he ignore me ”
“ This is very expensive service center I don’t recommend that place i waiting for whole day for transmission oil change I never come back that place very worth ”
*1. EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 LE FWD, XLE FWD, XLE Premium FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 LE AWD; EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway/29 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 XLE AWD and XLE Premium AWD; EPA-estimated 25 city/33 highway/28 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Limited AWD. EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway/39 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XSE and Hybrid Limited; EPA-estimated 38 city/35 highway/37 combined mpg rating for 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
***2. EPA-estimated 31 city/33 hwy/32 combined mpg rating for 2025 Corolla Cross L FWD, LE FWD and XLE FWD; EPA-estimated 29 city/31 hwy/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 Corolla Cross L AWD, LE AWD and XLE AWD; EPA-estimated 45 city/38 hwy/42 combined mpg rating for 2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid S, SE, Nightshade and XSE AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
**3. JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
“ Highly recommended, David Ho is awesome!!!! Just pick up my Sienna xse. Everything was straight forward. He is very knowledgeable, got me all the money for my trade in. This is the second car I got from him. Thank you. Go to hillside Toyota if you want a good deal!!!!! ”