Subaru Crosstrek vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Crosstrek: 7 comparisons against 6 rivals across the 2025–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
6 rivals · verdicts at default weightsToyota RAV4level 1–1
Tesla Model YModel Y leads 1–0
Honda CR-VCR-V leads 1–0
Kia SportageSportage leads 1–0
Jeep WranglerCrosstrek leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Crosstrek wins and loses
7 scored head-to-headsThe Crosstrek leads on price in 4 of 4; it trails on space & cargo in 5 of 5, performance in 5 of 5, fuel & range in 6 of 7. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Crosstrek scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Crosstrek leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 of 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 1 of 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety | 3 of 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Warranty | 0 of 1 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions about the Subaru Crosstrek head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 91.1 to 74.4, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2026 Toyota RAV4). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 69.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2027 Tesla Model Y). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Honda CR-V?
The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 99.1 to 83.7, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Honda CR-V comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2027 Honda CR-V). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 90.2 to 83.7, on fuel & range. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on safety and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2027 Chevrolet Equinox). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Subaru Crosstrek or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage wins clearly, 98.5 to 80.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Subaru Crosstrek is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sportage comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2027 Kia Sportage). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Subaru Crosstrek win and lose against its rivals?
The Crosstrek leads on price in 4 of 4; it trails on space & cargo in 5 of 5, performance in 5 of 5, fuel & range in 6 of 7. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.