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SsangYong Korando vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Subaru Crosstrek?

SsangYong Korando vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Korando is moderately cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Korando uses 7.5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Korando offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek is barely faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 178 Nm more.

Korando

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, SsangYong Korando is very slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek offers barely more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 66 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando stands well ahead of its rival 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
SsangYong Korando
Subaru Crosstrek

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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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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SsangYong Korando
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Subaru
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