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Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Toyota Corolla?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is barely cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla offers visibly more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek is very slightly faster – reaching 198 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers somewhat more boot space – 361 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 262 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries slightly more – 505 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla holds a decisive overall lead 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Subaru Crosstrek
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Subaru Crosstrek
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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