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Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29800 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Toyota Corolla?

Subaru Crosstrek

Toyota Corolla

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

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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.

Toyota Corolla has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29800 £. That’s a price difference of around 1243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.70 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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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 Toyota Corolla has a distinct edge – offering 178 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.80 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Crosstrek performs barely noticeable better – reaching 198 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is to a small extent lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1595 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

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

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Crosstrek performs slightly better – up to 1314 L, which is about 262 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

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

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Corolla proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Corolla is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
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

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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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
29800 - 34900 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.70 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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
1595 - 1628 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4495 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1600 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1297 - 1314 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 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
10.80 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
1995 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.