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Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or VW Touran?

Subaru Crosstrek vs VW Touran: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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VW Touran

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,175 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Touran

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 VW Touran offers barely more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 178 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, VW Touran is very slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers substantially more boot space – 834 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 519 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries slightly more – 601 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran 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.

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Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Subaru Crosstrek
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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