2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
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MSRP$22,245 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$24,681 | Average price$24,516 |
Listings2065 | Listings443 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
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Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City22 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.8 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3117 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height63.6 in | Height64.4 in |
Length176.5 in | Length180.5 in |
Width71.0 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase104.9 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1226 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,245 | $39,995 |
Average price | $24,681 | $24,516 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 152 hp H4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 22 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.8 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3117 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 63.6 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 176.5 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 71.0 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.9 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1226 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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