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Honda Civic vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Subaru Crosstrek?

Honda Civic vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Crosstrek is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,665 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers considerably more torque with 315 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is very slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries clearly more – 505 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Honda Civic
Subaru Crosstrek

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Honda Civic
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Honda
Brand
Subaru
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