Subaru Crosstrek VS The Competition
A North Jersey Side‑by‑Side for Pompton Plains Drivers: Crosstrek, Honda HR‑V & Toyota Corolla Cross
View Crosstrek InventorySubaru Crosstrek vs. Honda HR‑V & Toyota Corolla Cross
Cross‑shopping small SUVs along Route 23 and I‑287? Three questions come up at almost every test drive:
- Am I paying extra to get all‑wheel drive, or does it come standard?
- If I choose a hybrid, do I give up winter traction?
- How much room do I really get in a vehicle this size?
The short answer: the Crosstrek is the only one of the three with Symmetrical All‑Wheel Drive standard on every trim, hybrid included, and Subaru's own figures put its interior volume ahead of the Corolla Cross.[1]
Wayne Subaru pulled these comparisons together for shoppers in Pompton Plains, Wayne, Pequannock, Riverdale, Lincoln Park, and Kinnelon who would rather see the numbers before visiting.
All‑Wheel Drive Shouldn't Be an Upgrade Fee
Plenty of small SUVs list all‑wheel drive on the options sheet. On a Crosstrek, it's part of the base vehicle.
Standard All‑Wheel Drive
Crosstrek:
Standard on Every Trim
Corolla Cross (Gas):
HR-V (All Trims):
Optional, Extra Cost
Optional, Extra Cost
Hybrid Offered
Crosstrek:
Yes, AWD Standard
Corolla Cross:
HR-V:
Yes, AWD Standard
None Offered
Rugged Trim Level
Crosstrek Wilderness:
9.3 In. of Clearance
Corolla Cross:
HR-V:
None Offered
None Offered
The HR‑V has no hybrid to offer, and the Corolla Cross only includes all‑wheel drive once you reach its Hybrid grades. The Crosstrek starts there.
Compact Outside, Roomy Inside
Total Interior Space [1]
Crosstrek:
Up to 120.5 cu. ft.
Corolla Cross:
HR-V:
Smaller Than Crosstrek
Not Published
Ground Clearance
Crosstrek Wilderness:
9.3 In.
Crosstrek (Gas & Hybrid):
Corolla Cross:
8.7 In.
8.1 In.
Cargo With Rear Seats Folded
Crosstrek:
Up to 54.9 cu. ft.
Bring your hockey bag, golf clubs, or stroller to the showroom and see how it loads.
Why it matters: More clearance and more cabin room help the Crosstrek handle salted back roads, a loaded weekend at the Shore, and a big‑box run without pushing you into a larger, costlier SUV.
Built to Keep Going
Subaru reports that 96% of the Crosstrek vehicles it sold over the past decade are still on the road. J.D. Power puts the Crosstrek first among Small SUVs for both Dependability and Projected Resale Value, and Consumer Reports gave it a 2026 Top Pick, one of just 10 vehicles nationally to earn the title. The Crosstrek Hybrid is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, the 2026 Crosstrek holds NHTSA's 5‑Star Overall Vehicle Score, and Consumer Reports has crowned Subaru its Best Overall Automotive Brand for a second straight year.[2]
EyeSight® Is Built In, Not Sold as a Package
EyeSight® Driver Assist, Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Automatic Pre‑Collision Braking, and Automatic Emergency Steering are standard on every Crosstrek, whichever trim you choose.
X‑MODE® With Hill Descent Control, Standard
Dual‑function X‑MODE® is standard across the whole Crosstrek lineup, not reserved for the Wilderness, and it helps on the first snowy morning in Morris County.
Rear‑Seat Side Airbags, Now Standard
Rear‑seat side airbags are new and standard on the 2026 Crosstrek, adding another layer of protection for back‑seat passengers.
Crosstrek Hybrid: Up to 597 Miles on One Tank
Hybrid Crosstrek models stretch a single tank up to 597 miles and deliver up to 38% better city fuel economy than the gas Crosstrek, all while keeping Symmetrical All‑Wheel Drive standard and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Honda doesn't build an HR‑V hybrid at all.
Crosstrek, HR‑V, and Corolla Cross: Your Questions Answered
Yes. Every Crosstrek, gas or hybrid, comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Toyota Corolla Cross includes it only on hybrid grades, and the Honda HR-V treats it as an optional extra on every trim.
No. The HR-V is offered only with a gas engine. The Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota Corolla Cross both offer hybrids, and both pair them with standard all-wheel drive.
Subaru of America's own comparison finds that the Crosstrek, with up to 120.5 cubic feet of total interior volume, offers more than the Corolla Cross. Honda hasn't released a matching total figure for the HR-V.[1]
Yes. The Crosstrek Wilderness has 9.3 inches of ground clearance and is built for rougher terrain. The Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V don't offer a comparable off-road trim.
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, standard X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, and at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance on every Crosstrek give drivers extra confidence on snowy, icy, and salted roads across North Jersey.
Subaru reports that 96% of the Crosstrek models it sold in the past 10 years remain on the road. J.D. Power ranks the Crosstrek first among Small SUVs for Dependability and Projected Resale Value, and Consumer Reports named it a 2026 Top Pick.
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[1] Subaru of America's own comparison finds the Crosstrek's combined passenger and cargo volume exceeds the Corolla Cross's. Each manufacturer measures interior volume its own way, and Honda hasn't released a matching total figure for the HR-V.
[2] Awards, ratings, and reliability figures are as published by Subaru of America for the 2026 model year. See subaru.com for full details and disclaimers.
Specifications, features, and models may change without notice. Toyota and Honda set the specifications for the Corolla Cross and HR-V. Visit Wayne Subaru for details.