Subaru Crosstrek vs. The Competition

The new Subaru Crosstrek is a two-row crossover SUV and the most compact vehicle in the Subaru lineup. It features robust off-road features and brings confidence to every drive with standard all-wheel drive, enhanced ride height, and advanced features to make trekking through mud, dirt, or snow effortless. There are a lot of competing crossover SUVs on the market, including top competitors like the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. Find out why the Subaru Crosstrek is the best choice with our experts at Hassett Subaru.

Performance

Standard Engine

The standard engine in the new Subaru Crosstrek is an efficient 2.0-liter that makes 152 horsepower and has a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V have the same engine size, slightly more horsepower, and a continuously variable transmission. However, the Subaru Crosstrek offers a more powerful 182-horsepower engine configuration and boasts a superior fuel efficiency of up to 34 mpg on the highway.

Off-Road Readiness

The Subaru Crosstrek is the better choice if you want a rugged vehicle that can venture off the beaten path. With standard symmetrical drive, robust body cladding, and enhanced ground clearance, the Crosstrek can go further than the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V, which come with front-wheel drive and are better suited to staying on paved roads.

Enhanced Ground Clearance

If you want to tackle uneven terrain, the Subaru Crosstrek can get you where you need to go with an enhanced ground clearance of 8.7 inches or 9.3 on the Wilderness model. The Toyota Corolla Cross has a max ground clearance of 8.1 inches, and the Honda HR-V trails behind with just 7.0 inches of max ground clearance.

Interior

Passenger Space

All three crossover SUVs offer seating for five passengers and a rear cargo hold accessible through a power liftgate. However, the Subaru Crosstrek has the most passenger space with over 100 cubic feet of passenger volume.

Upscale Features

The Crosstrek, HR-V, and Corolla Cross start with a base model that is similarly equipped with cloth seats, a 60/40 split rear seat, and basic technology and connected features. The Subaru Crosstrek pulls ahead with additional features like automatic climate control (it's manual on the Toyota), powered windows with automatic up and down front windows, remote keyless entry, and a dark-tinted rear privacy glass. All Subaru Crosstrek models except the Base will have standard roof rails, which is not included in any version of the Honda HR-V.

Technology

The Subaru Crosstrek also has the most inclusive list of infotainment and advanced safety features available. The Infotainment setup includes two 7.0-inch touchscreens on the base model and a massive 11.6-inch touchscreen on all other models. Both screen options include Apple CarPlay©, Android Auto™, and SiriusXM satellite radio streaming capabilities. The Toyota Corolla Cross only offers an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and the Honda HR-V has a standard 7.0-inch and optional 9.0-inch touchscreen.

Affordability

The Subaru Crosstrek has a starting price of $25,195, hundreds of dollars less than the base Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. The Subaru Crosstrek is the best deal because it comes standard with all-wheel drive and excellent convenience features. The competing models offer all-wheel drive as a more expensive option and have far fewer choices regarding trim levels and more robust off-roading equipment.

Test Drive the New Subaru Crosstrek in Wantagh Today!

Contact Hassett Subaru to test drive the new Subaru Crosstrek and find out why it easily beats the competition in value and off-road readiness. If you want a vehicle that is ready for anything, the Crosstrek is the best choice. Leave the competition in the dust with the robust Subaru Crosstrek.