Compare the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid to the Competition

Q: Is the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid a plug-in hybrid?

No, it charges its battery automatically while driving through a combination of the gasoline engine and a regenerative braking system.

Q: What are the fuel economy ratings and driving range of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid can achieve an EPA-estimated 36 mpg in the city, on the highway, and combined. It offers a total driving range of 597 miles on a single tank of gas.

See Why More Canton Orienteers Prefer the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid to the Competition

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is legendary for its rugged durability, adventurous styling, reliable all-weather performance, and exceptional fuel efficiency. It faces stiff competition in the subcompact hybrid SUV segment, most notably from popular crossovers like the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid. Luckily, the experts here at Mitchell Subaru have made it easy to compare the Crosstrek Hybrid to its rivals. Learn more up close and personal - and see where our brand's SUV pulls ahead - at our dealership in Canton, CT.

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Performance

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid features a 2.5-liter, flat-four BOXER engine and dual electric motors that produce 194 combined horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque, plus Subaru Symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. These features make the crossover powerful enough to hit the off-road near Simsbury.

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has only 8 inches ground clearance, nearly an inch less than the Crosstrek Hybrid, and its on-demand AWD system is electronic, relying on an electric motor to help control rear wheels during slippage. The AWD system in the Crosstrek Hybrid, however, is mechanical, providing constant power to all four wheels, which makes it more capable across tough, obstacle-ridden terrain and through mud and snow.
Similarly, the Ford Escape Hybrid has only 6.8 inches ground clearance, and it's lower-horsepower, making it slower to accelerate and less responsive.

Technology

An 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility comes standard in the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. It features dependable physical controls for climate management that many digital-forward competitors don't, plus faster response times and large, easy-to-tap icons. You can even find a customizable digital instrument cluster that offers feedback on the hybrid system, traction distribution, and other metrics in real time.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid only offers 8.0- and 10.5-inch infotainment display sizes. Likewise, the Ford Escape Hybrid features a smaller 8-inch screen, and a 13.2-inch version is optional.

Interior Features & Comfort

Ever the capacious, comfortable, and cargo-friendly choice, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid features anywhere from 98.8 to 100.2 cubic feet of passenger volume, depending on trim, plus 18.6 to 50.6 cubic feet of cargo space. You can find inviting sport cloth upholstery with stylish yellow accents and contrast stitching in the Sport Hybrid trim, while durable, yet sumptuous StarTex upholstery comes standard in the Limited Hybrid trim. The SUV even has comes with an All-Weather Package that incorporates heated front seats, plus dual-zone automatic climate control and a pleasant-feeling leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has harder plastics and fewer amenities, its legroom is more cramped, and it offers only 44 cubic feet of space for cargo.
The Ford Escape Hybrid cabin isn't quite as enjoyably quiet, making its ride a little less relaxing.

Exterior Design & Utility

The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is built to turn heads around Avon, with striking LED fog lights and LED steering-responsive headlights, and beefy cladding on its wheel arches and lower body. Cool dark gray 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a power tilt/sliding moonroof come standard on the Sport Hybrid trim, and the Limited Hybrid trim features machine-finish wheels. Both incorporate raised roof rails that let you transport a kayak, canoe, or a weekend getaway worth of luggage.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid base S trim doesn't offer roof rails; you can only get them by paying a premium for the SE or SXE trim.
Only higher Ford Escape Hybrid trims feature roof rails, and often only as part of optional packages.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Subaru vehicles are built with safety in mind, and it shows in the consistently high safety ratings across the lineup. The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid comes with standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes advanced adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and pre-collision braking, plus lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Blind-spot detection, lane change assist, emergency lane keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert come standard on both the Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trim, and the latter adds standard DriverFocus distraction mitigation and reverse automatic brakes.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Ford Escape Hybrid often require investing in higher trims or available packages to get similar feature combinations.

Which Model Is Right for You?

The verdict is clear: when it comes to go-anywhere capability, dependable driver aids, and amenities for excursions off the beaten path, many contenders in the subcompact crossover SUV segment have their merits. However, it's the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid that excels, offering the ideal balance of features at an exceptional value.

Why Buy from Mitchell Subaru?

Our commitment to customer service excellence. We're part of a local family owned and operated auto group that's served the Canton area for four generations, since 1922. We promise an enjoyable, rewarding buying process unlike anywhere else - and that dedication shows in our longtime President's Club Award recipiency for customer satisfaction and performance excellence. Let our friendly salespeople put their years of auto-industry experience to work to give you a personal tour of the Subaru model you prefer, and you'll see our difference firsthand.
Transparent pricing - and hassle-free financing. Whether you plan to purchase or lease a new Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or another model in our new Subaru inventory, our finance department is ready to work with our wide lending network to help you acquire an ideal rate with agreeable terms.
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Is the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid a plug-in hybrid?

No, it charges its battery automatically during driving via a combination of the gas engine and a regenerative braking system.

What are the fuel economy ratings and driving range of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?

The SUV can achieve an EPA-estimated 36 mpg in the city, on the highway, and combined. It offers a total driving range of 597 miles on a single tank of gas.

Does the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid have standard all-wheel drive?

Yes, both the Sport Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims features Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superb grip and traction across diverse terrain in a variety of weather conditions.

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* Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2013-2022 as of December 2022.

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