2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.3

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Compact Hybrid SUV
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$34,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 21, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Spacious cabin

Cheap interior quality

The new plug-in hybrid model

Sits higher from the ground and avoids bumps

Underpowered powertrain

Charge finder app feature

The infotainment system is easy to get used to

Slow acceleration

Specs & Features

$34,995

price

148 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

134 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable Transmission

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD CVT

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L Flat-4 engine and 2 motors electric system and an 8.8-kWh battery, fused to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid makes 148 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 137 horsepower while the electric motors manage 118 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 8.9 seconds. You can drive the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid for 17 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 90 MPGE combined while getting 35 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $34,995, the Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact SUV segment, competing with the likes of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and indirectly comete with the the Kia Niro PHEV.

Buying Advice

A few important standard features on the 2019 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid includes heated front seats, leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and more. A heated steering wheel, an 8-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system, and a power moonroof are two options you should check out.

Trims

    Base
    $34,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 148 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 134 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 109 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 35 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,995

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.3

Horsepower

148 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

134 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

5

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$23,490- $35,200

hybrid

7.4

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

195 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$73,900- $92,600

Gasoline

7.59

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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$23,750- $34,600

Gasoline

6.86

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$27,700- $32,990

hybrid

7.1

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

262 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$32,500- $34,500

Gasoline

7.03

188 hp @ 5800 rpm

221 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$27,850- $35,850

hybrid

7.82

219 hp @ 5700 rpm

163 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$34,150- $39,350

hybrid

6.79

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$37,520- $49,180

hybrid

7.15

306 hp @ 5800 rpm

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

8

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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.3 sec16.6 sec109 mph
    2019 BMW X7

    Ranked #1

    5.6 sec14.2 sec129 mph
    7 sec15.4 sec112 mph
    7.29 sec-130 mph
    7.4 sec15.7 sec117 mph
    8.3 sec16.5 sec120 mph

    2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      36 mpg35 mpg35 mpg13.2 gal.-
      52 mpg49 mpg50 mpg11.9 gal.618.8/583.1 mi.
      41 mpg38 mpg40 mpg14.5 gal.594.5/536.5 mi.
      41 mpg38 mpg39 mpg10.6 gal.434.6/402.8 mi.
      33 mpg35 mpg34 mpg14.5 gal.478.5/507.5 mi.
      29 mpg28 mpg29 mpg17.2 gal.576/537.6 mi.

      2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        175.8 in.79.6 in.62.8 in.8.7 in.104.9 in.
        2019 BMW X7

        Ranked #1

        203.3 in.78.7 in.71.1 in.8.7 in.122.2 in.
        192.5 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        184.5 in.72.4 in.67.8 in.7.4 in.106.5 in.
        180.9 in.73 in.67 in.8.1 in.105.9 in.
        179.1 in.70.7 in.56.9 in.3.7 in.107.4 in.

        2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15.9 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.43.1 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X7

          Ranked #1

          48.6 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.144.9 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          8.6 cu.ft.-84.7 cu.ft.
          37.6 cu.ft.98.9 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.
          27.3 cu.ft.106.8 cu.ft.61.4 cu.ft.

          2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            43.1 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.43.1 cu.ft.
            69.8 cu.ft.37.6 cu.ft.69.8 cu.ft.
            60.1 cu.ft.30.7 cu.ft.60.1 cu.ft.
            54.5 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.54.5 cu.ft.
            79.7 cu.ft.8.6 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.

            2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.1175 lbs.3726 lbs.
              2019 BMW X7

              Ranked #1

              7500 lbs.1202 lbs.5370 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1340 lbs.4398 lbs.
              3500 lbs.890 lbs.3605 lbs.
              2800 lbs.973 lbs.3106 lbs.
              1750 lbs.1210 lbs.3710 lbs.

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