Should I buy the Mazda CX-50 or Toyota Corolla Cross if I hate big SUVs?

If you hate the feel of big SUVs, the Toyota Corolla Cross is probably the better fit.

It’s the smaller, easier-to-live-with choice here, and it also has stronger fuel economy: the front-wheel-drive gas Corolla Cross is rated at 31 mpg city / 33 mpg highway, versus 24 mpg city / 30 mpg highway for the Mazda CX-50.

Which to choose

• Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want easier parking, a smaller footprint, and better mpg.
• Choose the Mazda CX-50 if you want a more premium feel and sporty handling, and you don’t mind a bigger vehicle.

If your top priority is avoiding anything that feels SUV-like, the Corolla Cross is the safer pick.