2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.6

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$25,995 - $29,295
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Very good fuel economy

Choppy acceleration

The Rearview camera and a 7-inch touchscreen are now standard

Roomy interiors

Engine noise

AWD as standard

Lackluster audio system

Ample set of standard features

Specs & Features

$25,995

price

160 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

163 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable Transmission

transmission

2.0L 4cyl AWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV fares well in the subcompact SUV segment, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $25,995 and is offered in two trims, reaching a price of MSRP of $29,295. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L Flat-4 engine supported by a 10-kWh electric motor. Mated to a continuously variable transmission, it makes 160 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy on offer is 31 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is quite impressive, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 9.0 seconds. Subaru offers 4 colors for the XV Crosstrek hybrid. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid mainly competes indirectly against more expensive rivals such as Lexus NX 300h, and the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.

Buying Advice

You may want to consider the Hybrid Touring trim rather than the base trim, which features a sunroof, leather upholstery, and a new infotainment system and navigation.

Trims

    Base
    $25,995 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Touring
    $29,295 onwards
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Navigation system
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$25,995- $29,295

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.63

Horsepower

160 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

163 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$21,650- $27,950

Gasoline

7.64

164 hp @ 6200 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$21,900- $29,600

Gasoline

7.88

182 hp @ 6000 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$23,680- $29,850

Gasoline

8.03

176 hp @ 6000 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

5

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$66,995

hybrid

7.55

380 hp @ 5500 rpm

428 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    8.5 sec15.2 sec120 mph
    6.1 sec14.1 sec149 mph
    8.2 sec16.6 sec113 mph
    8.9 sec--
    9 sec17.5 sec114 mph

    2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
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      30 mpg34 mpg31 mpg13.7 gal.411/465.8 mi.
      24 mpg31 mpg26 mpg15.9 gal.381.6/492.9 mi.
      23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg15.3 gal.351.9/443.7 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/428.4 mi.
      20 mpg24 mpg21 mpg26.4 gal.528/633.6 mi.

      2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        175.2 in.70.1 in.63.6 in.8.7 in.103.7 in.
        188.8 in.76.4 in.68.4 in.7.9 in.113.9 in.
        179.9 in.72.6 in.65.4 in.6.3 in.104.7 in.
        174.8 in.73 in.64.4 in.6.8 in.103.9 in.
        173.2 in.71.7 in.65.2 in.6.7 in.103.9 in.

        2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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        169.1 in.69.7 in.64.2 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.

        2015 Subaru XV 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.
          38.4 cu.ft.101.9 cu.ft.73.4 cu.ft.
          25.7 cu.ft.101.9 cu.ft.55.8 cu.ft.
          32.1 cu.ft.-64 cu.ft.
          26.1 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.

          2015 Subaru XV 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.
            13.6 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
            73.4 cu.ft.38.4 cu.ft.73.4 cu.ft.
            64 cu.ft.32.1 cu.ft.64 cu.ft.
            72.4 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.55.8 cu.ft.

            2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              1500 lbs.-3451 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1155 lbs.5260 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1265 lbs.3232 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1328 lbs.3280 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1050 lbs.3435 lbs.

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