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2025 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2025 Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 edges it, 94.4 to 90.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on safety.

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2025 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crosstrek AWD, is EPA-rated …

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2025 Toyota RAV4

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 H…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Toyota RAV4

Slight edge

The Toyota RAV4 edges it, 94.4 to 90.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on safety.

Fuel & range2025 Toyota RAV4 leads by 25.6
Safety2025 Subaru Crosstrek leads by 14.3
Performance2025 Toyota RAV4 leads by 10.3
Category · weight2025 Subaru Crosstrekoverall 90.72025 Toyota RAV4overall 94.4
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 374.4100
Safetyw 498.984.6
Space & cargow 2100100
Performancew 289.7100
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall90.794.4

Subaru Crosstrek: model-level data · Toyota RAV4: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Subaru Crosstrek

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints43 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (13), Lane Departure (12), Visibility (8)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Toyota RAV4

Safety Signal78 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls4
Owner complaints100 · 10 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (26), Electrical System (15), Engine (13)

Top recalls

  • highSeats26V256000 · 4 vehicles
  • highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
  • minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
  • minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Subaru CrosstrekToyota RAV4
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASPHEV, HEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedCrosstrek AWDRAV4 Hybrid AWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2939
EPA annual fuel cost$2,150$1,600
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 edges it, 94.4 to 90.7, on fuel & range, performance. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota RAV4 scores 94.4 and the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek 90.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek or the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

2025 Subaru Crosstrek: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 Toyota RAV4: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.