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Renault Express vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Subaru Crosstrek?

Renault Express vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 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 Subaru Crosstrek offers clearly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Crosstrek is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers noticeably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 58 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is markedly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Renault Express
Subaru Crosstrek

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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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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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Renault Express
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2021
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Subaru
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