Subaru Crosstrek vs. Toyota RAV4
Subaru Crosstrek
Toyota RAV4
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Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota RAV4 are SUVs of different types. The Crosstrek is a compact two-row, car-based, five-door hatchback SUV. The RAV4 is a compact, two-row SUV. Crosstrek comes with standard all-wheel drive. RAV4 comes with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
There is a significant difference in the standard engines of the Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota RAV4. The Crosstrek’s standard and only engine has 152 horsepower. The RAV4’s standard engine has a higher output of 176 horsepower. The RAV4 also gives you the choice of a gasoline-electric hybrid option, in case you’d like an SUV with a lesser thirst for gasoline.
Looking at the cargo space measurements of the Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota RAV4, there’s a huge difference between these two vehicles. The Crosstrek, with its sloping hatchback roofline, provides 55.3 cubic feet of space with its rear seats folded. The RAV4, with its boxier shape and larger body, produces an outstanding 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space, making it one of the leaders in the compact SUV class. For maximum load space, it’s hard to beat the RAV4.
Which one is right for you? The Subaru Crosstrek is smaller, much less expensive, easier to park and has standard all-wheel drive. The Toyota RAV4 has loads of space, more power, a hybrid option, costs more and has Toyota’s standard suite of high-tech driver assistance technologies. The choice is yours.