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2021 Subaru Crosstrek 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.6s

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Crosstrek: 7.6 s2.6 s9.9 sQuicker on the left
145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Subaru Crosstrek: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Limited CVT AWD2.5L 4-cyl182 hp176 lb-ft3,298 lb11018.17.6 sOnlineCVTAWD$27,995
Manual AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,117 lb9820.57.7 sOnline6-speed manualAWD$22,245
Premium Manual AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,146 lb9720.77.7 sOnline6-speed manualAWD$23,295
CVT AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,188 lb9521.07.7 sOnlineCVTAWD$23,595
Premium CVT AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,223 lb9421.27.7 sOnlineCVTAWD$24,645
Limited AWD2.5L 4-cyl182 hp176 lb-ft3,298 lb11018.17.7 sOnlineCVTAWD$27,995
AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,188 lb9521.07.8 sOnlineCVTAWD$22,245
Premium AWD2.0L 4-cyl152 hp145 lb-ft3,223 lb9421.27.8 sOnlineCVTAWD$23,295
Sport AWD2.5L 4-cyl182 hp176 lb-ft3,265 lb11117.97.8 sOnlineCVTAWD$26,495
Sport CVT AWD2.5L 4-cyl182 hp176 lb-ft3,265 lb11117.97.8 sOnlineCVTAWD$26,495
Hybrid AWD2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid148 hp134 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ACVTAWD$35,345

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl6152 hpAWD$22,245Base$1,280Base
2.5L 4-cyl4182 hpSport AWD$26,495+$4,250$1,324+$44
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid1148 hpHybrid AWD$35,345+$8,850$926-$354

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 9 of 11 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
CVT9AWD$22,2457.6 s
6-speed manual2Manual AWD$22,2457.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the AWD: 152 hp, 30 mpg, $22,245. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Chevrolet TrailblazerACTIV FWD155 hp31 mpg$25,500N/A

Crosstrek by year

7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s9.0 s9.5 s20132015201720192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
05010015020020132015201720192021202320252026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Subaru Outback: 1.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Subaru Outback.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek7.6 s2021 Subaru Outback6.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek and 2021 Subaru Outback
Measure2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Outback
TrimLimited CVT AWDOnyx Edition XT AWD
0-607.6 s6.1 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower182 hp260 hp
Curb weight3,298 lb3,885 lb
hp per ton110134
lb per hp18.114.9
MSRP$27,995$35,145

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked