2022 Subaru Crosstrek plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
Hybrid CVT AWD vs CVT AWD
Not established.
N/A
- Hybrid CVT AWD: no electric rating.
- Set plug-in miles on electricity to 0% to compare on gas.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid CVT AWD CVT AWD | $36,345 $24,495 | 35 mpg 30 mpg | Not established $1,280 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 152 hp | -4 hp |
| Torque | 134 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | -11 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lb | 1,500 lb | -500 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.9 cu ft | 20.8 cu ft | -4.9 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 43.1 cu ft | 55.3 cu ft | -12.2 cu ft |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree