Comparing the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek to the Competition at Mitchell Subaru

Finding the right ride is important and, no matter which one you have your eye on, we here at Mitchell Subaru believe in the importance of checking out what the competition has to offer as well. So, if you've been considering our favorite Japanese automaker's small SUV as your ride of choice, then you deserve to see what the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has in terms of rivals out there on the roads today.

With an eye-catching design that's aggressive from every angle, plenty of space to carry a family and all their things, a powerful and efficient engine that provides a thrilling and engaging drive, and so much more, it's hard to imagine that anything can truly compete with the Crosstrek. That said, we've pitted it head-to-head with two main rivals - the 2018 Mazda CX-3 and the 2018 Honda HR-V - so you can see for yourself just how much the Crosstrek pulls ahead. Read through the easy-to-read bulleted list below and see the facts laid bare.

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. the 2018 Mazda CX-3

• The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has standard all-wheel drive while the 2018 Mazda CX-3 only comes standard with front wheel drive.
• The standard engine in the Crosstrek can provide 152 horsepower; the CX-3's standard engine only hits 146 horsepower, putting it behind.
• The standard 6-speed manual transmission in the Crosstrek gives you more control over your drive than the CX-3's standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
• The Crosstrek boasts more head, shoulder, hip, and leg room in both the front and back seats compared to the relatively cramped cabin of the CX-3.
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance in the Crosstrek puts it far ahead of the CX-3's 6.1 inches of ground clearance when it comes to off-road capability.
• The Crosstrek also offers a considerably larger cargo area than the CX-3; compare the former's 20.8 cubic feet standard and 55.3 cubic feet maximum to the latter's 12.4 cubic feet standard and 44.5 cubic feet maximum.
• According to Edmunds.com, the Crosstrek has earned 5-star Average Consumer Ratings in the categories of Interior, Reliability, and Technology, with 4.5 stars in the remaining categories of Performance, Safety, Comfort, and Value
• With 11 exterior colors and 2 interior colors to choose from on the standard Crosstrek, the CX-3's 8 exterior colors and 1 interior color just can't compete.
  
  

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek vs. the 2018 Honda HR-V

• The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek comes standard with all-wheel drive, while the 2018 Honda HR-V only comes standard with front wheel drive.
• The more powerful base engine in the Crosstrek kicks out 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque while the base engine in the HR-V only provides 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque.
• You'll get more front head, hip, and leg room as well as more rear should and hip room in the Crosstrek than in the HR-V, giving you the wiggle room you need to stay comfortable on longer rides.
• With 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the Crosstrek has no trouble with obstacles that the HR-V's 6.7 inches of ground clearance might have problems with.
• According to Edmunds.com, the Crosstrek has earned 5-star Average Consumer Ratings in the categories of Interior, Reliability, and Technology, with 4.5 stars in the remaining categories of Performance, Safety, Comfort, and Value.
• The base Crosstrek trim comes in 11 different exterior colors and has the choice of 2 interior colors; the HR-V only offers 4 exterior colors and a single interior color.