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Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Kia K4?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Kia K4: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

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Kia K4

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia K4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,058 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

K4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia K4 offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers markedly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 83 Nm more.

Crosstrek

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, Kia K4 is somewhat lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers clearly more boot space – 604 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries barely more – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 is clearly superior 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Kia K4

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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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Subaru Crosstrek
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Kia
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