2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek and 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 2021 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When comparing the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and reliability. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.
Pricing: A used 2021 Subaru Crosstrek ranges from $25,751 to $34,163 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $25,926 to $37,891.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek loses 31.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Crosstrek is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the reliability rating is 6.2 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Crosstrek a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Crosstrek is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. This gives the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The Crosstrek uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the RAV4 Hybrid uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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:
36395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
33044
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
24690 - 41500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28030 - 38350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30473
Price Range:
25751 - 34163
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
26228
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
22361 - 30473
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31919
Price Range:
25926 - 37891
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
29382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
23470 - 37304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
678
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63742
# Good or Great Deals:
288
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.835091 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.570181 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271951 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.615854 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.1 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.039
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7.0 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.076
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.07254887979948
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 8.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.506244600591563
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 12.0
Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
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34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Hybrid
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
36 / 35 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
492 / 479 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
43.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3717 lbs
Width:
71 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
176.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Blue
Lagoon Blue Pearl
Gray
Cool Gray Khaki / Magnetite Gray Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Black
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
White
Super White
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Interior Colors
Blue
Navy with Blue Stitching
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
