2020 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Overview | |
MSRP$24,495 | MSRP$22,245 |
Average price$23,316 | Average price$24,527 |
Listings1014 | Listings2031 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2020 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Reviews SummaryThe Crosstrek applies the successful formula of the Subaru Outback to a smaller vehicle. Like the Outback, the Crosstrek is an ordinary car that gets a raised ride height and plastic body cladding to make it look like an SUV, plus standard all-wheel drive. But while the Outback is based on the Subaru Legacy, the Crosstrek is a derivative of the Subaru Impreza. Subaru launched the Crosstrek for the 2013 model year as a replacement for the Outback Sport. The current Crosstrek was introduced for the 2018 model year as the second generation of the model. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is the same basic vehicle as before, but gets a handful of notable updates. A new Sport trim level joins the previous base, Premium, and Limited trim levels in a lineup, and a 2.5-liter engine is now available alongside the previous 2.0-liter engine. The 2021 Crosstrek also gets an upgraded version of Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assistance system. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space35.4 cu ft | Cargo Space20.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight3117 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height63.6 in |
Length182.1 in | Length176.5 in |
Width80.9 in | Width71.0 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase104.9 in |
Maximum Payload1442 lbs | Maximum Payload1226 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,495 | $22,245 |
Average price | $23,316 | $24,527 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Crosstrek applies the successful formula of the Subaru Outback to a smaller vehicle. Like the Outback, the Crosstrek is an ordinary car that gets a raised ride height and plastic body cladding to make it look like an SUV, plus standard all-wheel drive. But while the Outback is based on the Subaru Legacy, the Crosstrek is a derivative of the Subaru Impreza. Subaru launched the Crosstrek for the 2013 model year as a replacement for the Outback Sport. The current Crosstrek was introduced for the 2018 model year as the second generation of the model. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is the same basic vehicle as before, but gets a handful of notable updates. A new Sport trim level joins the previous base, Premium, and Limited trim levels in a lineup, and a 2.5-liter engine is now available alongside the previous 2.0-liter engine. The 2021 Crosstrek also gets an upgraded version of Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assistance system. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 35.4 cu ft | 20.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 3117 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 63.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 176.5 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 71.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1442 lbs | 1226 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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