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Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Subaru Crosstrek?

Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 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 Jeep Wrangler offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm more.

Wrangler

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, Subaru Crosstrek is markedly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers significantly more boot space – 533 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries barely more – 556 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Wrangler comes out modestly ahead 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 £60,800
Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Jeep Wrangler
Subaru Crosstrek

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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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Jeep Wrangler
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
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Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Subaru
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