2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV

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Rating8.5

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Compact Hybrid SUV
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$26,395 - $29,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 21, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of passenger space

Slow acceleration

The model name doesn't have ‘XV' anymore

Saves fuel cost and offers a good mileage

Underpowered powertrain

Revised front-end styling

Easy handling and stable ride

The cabin is infiltrated with outside noise

New Subaru's Starlink telematics suite

Blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert system are new standard features

Specs & Features

$26,395

price

160 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

163 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

6 CVT w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD CVT

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The Crosstrek Hybrid uses its 2.0L Flat-4 engine, a single motor hybrid system, and a 0.55 kWh battery to produce 160 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. This gives the Crosstrek Hybrid a 0-60 of 10.0 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 31 MPG. As part of the compact SUV. the Crosstrek Hybrid competes with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and the more expensive Lexus NX 300h. It offers 2 trims, starting off at an MSRP of $26,395.

Buying Advice

With an increased $3,600 price, the upper Touring trim does add a few desirable features including leather seats, a sunroof, and more. However, if you don’t want to stretch the budget then the base trim will just do fine. You can either opt for Popular Package #2 or Popular Package #1. Both have only a $128 difference.

Trims

    Base
    $26,395 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    Touring
    $29,995 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$26,395- $29,995

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.48

Horsepower

160 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

163 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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hybrid

7.65

194 hp @ 5700 rpm

152 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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hybrid

8.1

280 hp @ 5800 rpm

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

7

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hybrid

7.59

147 hp @ 6000 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.3 sec16.5 sec109 mph
    7.9 sec16.2 sec112 mph
    8.3 sec16.4 sec114 mph
    9.9 sec--

    2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      30 mpg34 mpg31 mpg13.7 gal.411/465.8 mi.
      34 mpg31 mpg33 mpg12.3 gal.503.2/458.8 mi.
      25 mpg32 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.-
      27 mpg28 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.464.4/481.6 mi.

      2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        175.2 in.70.1 in.63.6 in.8.7 in.103.7 in.
        191.1 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        182.3 in.72.4 in.66.3 in.7.4 in.106.5 in.
        181.1 in.72.6 in.65.9 in.6.3 in.104.7 in.

        2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          21.5 cu.ft.97.5 cu.ft.50.2 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.141.1 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          35.6 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.70.6 cu.ft.
          64.9 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.

          2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            50.2 cu.ft.21.5 cu.ft.50.2 cu.ft.
            -64.9 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.
            70.6 cu.ft.35.6 cu.ft.70.6 cu.ft.
            83.2 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.

            2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.-3451 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1305 lbs.4861 lbs.
              1750 lbs.900 lbs.3925 lbs.
              1654 lbs.1037 lbs.-

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              Toni Musgrove

              2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SUV

              4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: August 13, 2024

              the best car i have had

              Pros - ["low maintenance - parts cheap", "Comfortable ride", "great Mileage"]

              Cons - ["transmission expensive", "have to go to the dealership for a mechanic", "o2 sensor issues"]

              when i got my crosstrek i thought i had a great car and now having it for 2 years I love it. it only have a few costly parts that are understandable. if mechanically inclined this is a great car to have because it is easy to work on.

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