2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited vs. Premium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited and 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium.
In comparing the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited's and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited and 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited's and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited ranges from $17,950 to $26,845 while a used 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium is priced between $15,772 to $24,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium both lose 33.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 8.6 out of 10. Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 1 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 10 and the Subaru Crosstrek is ranked 10 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium makes 152 horsepower. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The Premium is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. This gives the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Crosstrek has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17350 - 28400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17350 - 28400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22745
Price Range:
17950 - 26845
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14944 - 21413
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20861
Price Range:
15772 - 24998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14944 - 21413
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.245
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Premium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.245
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6890273411668058
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6890273411668058
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.1
Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
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52 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Base, Premium
Other Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Base, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3146 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
