2025 Kia
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | 29 - 34 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 152 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 176.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 70.9 - 71.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 in |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage Hybrid than in the Subaru Crosstrek.
The Subaru Crosstrek will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage Hybrid as you will with the Subaru Crosstrek, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Sportage Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Handling
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Subaru Crosstrek.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Subaru Crosstrek, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Subaru Crosstrek.
With the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Crosstrek.