What is the Difference?

XV Crosstrek                         vs.           XV Crosstrek Hybrid?
  
In Common:

All new Crosstreks come standard with:

  • Many Safety Features including:
  1. Symmetrical All Wheel Drive
  2. Vehicle Dynamics Control
  3. Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Brake Force distribution and many more

  • Many Convenience Features including:
  1. Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone and Audio Connectivity
  2. Air Conditioning
  3. Keyless Entry
  4. CD Player
  5. Power Windows
  6. Power Mirrors and many more

  • The utility and all-weather process of a sport utility vehicle without the sacrifice in cost, at the gas pump, or visibility
Side By Side Comparison

Appearance:

Hybrid gets unique colors, such as Plasma Green, and various visual cues to distinguish it from its sibling.

 

 XV Crosstrek Limited - Tangerine Orange Pearl

 XV Crosstrek Hybrid - Plasma Green

Price:

Hybrid model is $4,000 more but
comes with a much more standard equipment to increase comfort and convenience.


Starting at: $22,820

Starting at: $26,820

   

Ride Quality:

Subaru re-tuned the Hybrid's suspension and revised the steering ratio to give the XV Crosstrek Hybrid sharper handling responses, as well as numerous enhancements that help to reduce noise, include thicker floor sections, under-floor covers and additional sound insulation.  

 

  
Taillights

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid gets LED's, which use less power than conventional incandescent bulbs.  

   
Mirrors:

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid gets integrated turn signals. Both enjoy placement of the mirror that permits an extra window in the corner, giving incredible outward visibility in both Crosstreks.

   
Door Handles:

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid has chrome inserts.

   

Ignition:

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid gets keyless start.

   
Badging
In addition to the standard XV Crosstrek badge, Hybrid owners will get an additional Hybrid badge.
   

Cargo Area:

Cargo covers have been removed so you can see how Hybrid's nickel metal hydride battery consumes space

The Hybrid battery consumes the space where the spare tire sits in the gas model.  Subaru replaces the spare tire with an inflator kit for small leaks.

   
Powertrain  148 horsepower 
160 horsepower 
   

Fuel Economy:

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid shines in the city!



CVT: 25 city, 33 hwy

5-Speed Manual: 23 city, 30 hwy

Fuel Tank: 15.9 gallons

CVT: 29 city, 33 hwy

5-Speed Manual: Not Available

Fuel Tank: 14.5 gallons