Innova or Crosswind: Which is better?

[Memphis Raines]

I also managed to drive both variants in a/t mode. The vvti seem to accelerate faster than the D-4D.

Yes, this is what separates the fuel response characteristics between both engines. The D4D has this 1/2 second (I think) delay feel after pressing the pedal.

If I were to get an Innova variant, I'd get a vvt-i.