Subaru Crosstrek vs. Lexus UX 250h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Crosstrek and Lexus UX 250h 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 Subaru Crosstrek and the Lexus UX 250h.
In comparing the Subaru Crosstrek's and the Lexus UX 250h's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Lexus UX 250h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Crosstrek's and the Lexus UX 250h's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Crosstrek is a better car than the Lexus UX 250h.
Pricing: A used 2023 Subaru Crosstrek ranges from $31,159 to $38,823 while a used 2024 Lexus UX 250h is priced between $35,999 to $46,540.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Crosstrek loses 31.1 percent of its value and the Lexus UX 250h loses 38 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Crosstrek retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus UX 250h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Crosstrek’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Lexus UX 250h base engine makes 181 horsepower. The Crosstrek is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The UX 250h is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles.This gives the Lexus UX 250h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Crosstrek the advantage in maximum range. The Crosstrek uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the UX 250h uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus UX 250h has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus UX 250h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus UX 250h has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$36,994
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$26,590 - $44,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,933 - $48,184
Starting MSRP:
$35,540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$39,693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$35,540 - $43,845
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,729
Price Range:
$31,159 - $38,823
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$34,414
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$28,204 - $40,963
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,197
Price Range:
$35,999 - $46,540
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$44,947
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$40,197 - $49,697
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
84
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,290
# Good or Great Deals:
11
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,882
Depreciation %:
32.2%
Resale Value $:
$24,963
Residual Value %:
67.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
39.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
32.2% - 43.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,709
Depreciation %:
38.6%
Resale Value $:
$21,831
Residual Value %:
61.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
38.6% - 53.4%
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus UX 250h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
10.1 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus UX 250h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.4 - 5.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 1.5
Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
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29 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Hybrid
Lexus UX 250h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Premium
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 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 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 435 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
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
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:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
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:
N/A
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
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
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:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3717 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
62.8 inches
Length:
176.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3483 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Exterior Colors
Blue
Lagoon Blue Pearl
Gray
Cool Gray Khaki / Magnetite Gray Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Black
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Grecian Water
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
White
Eminent White Pearl
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Redline
Silver
Iridium
Interior Colors
Blue
Navy with Blue Stitching
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Black
Black w/ Black Washi Dash
Gray
Birch w/ Black Washi Dash