The 10 best Toyota Yaris Cross alternatives in 2025

If you’re after a small, economical and well-equipped SUV, the Toyota Yaris Cross is a great choice. So good in fact that it took home the Urban Living Award in the Carwow Car Of The Year Awards 2025.

But what if this car doesn’t float your boat? Well you’re not short on choice in the small SUV segment. Here are 10 great alternatives to the Toyota Yaris Cross.

1. Renault Captur
2. Peugeot 2008
3. Volkswagen T-Cross
4. Skoda Kamiq
5. Kia EV3
6. Hyundai Kona
7. Ford Puma
8. Audi Q2
9. Dacia Sandero Stepway
10. Toyota Yaris

1. Renault Captur

The Captur is one of the best small SUVs on the market, and it stands out for its massive boot and excellent Google-based infotainment system which is really easy to use. It may not be quite as comfy as the Toyota, but it’s equally economical if you go for the brilliant 1.6-litre petrol hybrid engine.

2. Peugeot 2008

If style is important to you then the Peugeot 2008 is impossible to ignore. It not only looks great on the outside, it also has a lovely interior as well – although rear-seat passengers might feel a bit cramped. At least you do get loads of kit as standard.

3. Volkswagen T-Cross

The Volkswagen T-Cross has more to offer than just a posh badge, because it’s far more practical than its dinky dimensions would suggest. Interior quality isn’t as good as you might expect from a VW, but at least you get plenty of standard equipment and it’s comfortable to drive as well.

4. Skoda Kamiq

No-nonsense practicality is something the Skoda Kamiq delivers in spades. It’s not all that exciting to look at, but you get loads of rear seat space and some clever features to make life easier, such as an ice scraper in the fuel filler cap and an umbrella hidden in the door, just like on a Rolls Royce.

5. Kia EV3

Maybe you fancy switching to an EV? Well the Kia EV3 is one of the best small electric SUVs on sale today. It looks great, offers impressive range and it’s really spacious and comfortable to drive. The EV3 is great value for money as well, although it’s a bit more expensive than a Yaris Cross.

6. Hyundai Kona

The Kona is a great all-rounder with a spacious interior and loads of kit. It’s a striking thing to look at as well, and the interior is nicely made. Some of the driver assistance systems can be frustrating, but other than that it’s a comfy car for long-distance cruising.

7. Ford Puma

Buying a small SUV doesn’t mean compromising on fun. The Ford Puma is a right laugh to chuck down a twisty road, and it has a massive boot with a handy underfloor storage compartment. Bits of the interior feel pretty low-rent though, and the rear seats are tight.

8. Audi Q2

For the same price as a top-spec Yaris Cross you could have a mid-range Audi Q2. It may not be as well-equipped as the Toyota, but it’s certainly posher inside and wears a more desirable badge. It’s properly comfortable as well, unless you’re in the rather cramped rear seats.

9. Dacia Sandero Stepway

The Dacia Sandero Stepway offers similar interior space to the Toyota for a lot less cash. A top-spec Sandero is over £6,000 cheaper than a base Yaris Cross, although it’s still not as generously equipped. Still, the raised suspension makes it comfy over bumps, and the interior is nicer than the bargain-basement price would suggest.

10. Toyota Yaris

SUVs may be all the rage these days, but let’s not forget about the humble hatchback. The Toyota Yaris has the same excellent hybrid engine as the jacked-up Cross, and the same levels of standard kit, but it’s cheaper and more fun to drive. Just bear in mind it’s not as spacious as its SUV stablemate.

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