Compare the Crosstrek Hybrid
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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs. Corolla Cross Hybrid and Honda HR-V
The small SUV market is more competitive than ever, but the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid stands apart by combining genuine all-weather capability with impressive hybrid efficiency. To highlight what makes it such a balanced choice for New England drivers, here's how it stacks up against two familiar names in the segment: the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Honda HR-V.
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs. Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
While both models offer strong efficiency ratings and similar power outputs, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid can't match the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid's capability or versatility. The Crosstrek Hybrid is better suited to venturing beyond the asphalt, thanks to standard features like all-wheel drive and X-MODE traction management. The Corolla Cross's AWD system is reactive, engaging only when slip is detected, whereas Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is always active, ready before conditions demand it. Additionally, the Corolla Cross has less ground clearance and doesn't offer the same surefooted grip as Subaru X-MODE®.
The difference in ride quality is also apparent. The Corolla Cross is tuned for smooth pavement, while the Crosstrek Hybrid's longer suspension travel smooths out uneven terrain while retaining composed handling on Vermont's winding roads. Both models are impressively efficient, but the Crosstrek Hybrid's larger tank gives it a range of nearly 600 miles between fuel stops (487 miles in the Corolla Cross Hybrid). Additionally, the Crosstrek Hybrid offers 20 cubic feet of storage behind the second row, and up to 54 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Corolla Cross is less practical, with only 17 - 44 cubic feet of available cargo capacity.
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vs. Honda HR-V
The Honda HR-V provides good space and reliability, but it falls short where it counts most for Brattleboro-area drivers. All-wheel drive is optional rather than standard, and with only 7.3 inches of ground clearance, it's less equipped to handle snowy roads, muddy driveways, or backcountry trails. The Crosstrek Hybrid, on the other hand, has 8.7 inches of clearance (9.3 inches on the Wilderness) and includes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE® traction management as standard equipment, giving you surefooted control in all conditions.
Both SUVs offer spacious seating and impressive cargo capacities. However, the Crosstrek Hybrid has more standard features, including an 11.6-inch touchscreen (9-inch in the HR-V). Additionally, the Crosstrek Hybrid's base trim includes heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver's seat, and a power moonroof. The Honda HR-V limits these amenities to its highest tiers. Internal motivation also favors the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, which generated 194 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque compared to 158 horsepower/138 pound-feet of torque in the Honda HR-V.
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