2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Sport Hybrid AWD vs Sport AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
13.1years to pay back
- Hybrid: $3,370 more. Saves $257 a year.
- Break-even: 157,100 miles.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Hybrid AWD Sport AWD | $33,995 $30,625 | 36 mpg 29 mpg | $1,067 $1,324 | $3,370 | $257 | 13.1 years | Gas, $1,825 |
| Hybrid Sport Hybrid AWD Sport AWD | $33,995 $30,625 | 36 mpg 29 mpg | $1,067 $1,324 | $3,370 | $257 | 13.1 years | Gas, $1,825 |
| Limited Hybrid AWD Limited AWD | $34,995 $32,995 | 36 mpg 29 mpg | $1,067 $1,324 | $2,000 | $257 | 7.8 years | Gas, $455 |
| Hybrid Limited Hybrid AWD Limited AWD | $34,995 $32,995 | 36 mpg 29 mpg | $1,067 $1,324 | $2,000 | $257 | 7.8 years | Gas, $455 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $6.98.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 26,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 180 hp | +14 hp |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | -24 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft | -1.3 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 50.6 cu ft | 54.7 cu ft | -4.1 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