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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsKia 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
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Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
174 g/km
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co2
132 - 161 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
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Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
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Trunk capacity
315 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
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Length
4,495 mm
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
1,600 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
472 - 505 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
198 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
182 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
100 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Kia
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