Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,095
- Crosstrek: 1.9 in more front legroom, 0.6 in more clearance.
- RAV4: $2,095 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- RAV4 wins 7 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Crosstrek | RAV4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,445 | $33,350 | RAV4 |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 183 hp to 226 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | RAV4 |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 43 mpg | RAV4 |
| Cargo, max | 50.6 cu ft | 70.4 cu ft | RAV4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft | RAV4 |
| Rear legroom | 36.7 in | 37.8 in | RAV4 |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in | 41.0 in | Crosstrek |
| Length | 176.4 in | 181.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb to 3,677 lb | 3,640 lb to 3,885 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,750 lb | RAV4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | Crosstrek |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 s published | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek Sport Hybrid AWD $33,995 | RAV4 LE AWD $33,300 | $695 |
| RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | Crosstrek Limited AWD $32,995 | $1,095 |
Cost to run
RAV4 costs $3,137 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Crosstrek | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,445 | $33,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $893 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $5,358 |
| Total, 6 years | $41,845 | $38,708 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RAV4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RAV4 | 6% |
| MPG | RAV4 | 16% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | RAV4 | 28% |
| Towing | RAV4 | 14% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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