Ford Ranger vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Ford Ranger starts from $37,130 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $640.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,843 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Ford Ranger by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Ford Ranger and Subaru Crosstrek hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Ford Ranger and 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Ranger and 7 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

The Ford Ranger features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that the Ford Ranger does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ford Ranger uses a Diesel Turbo producing 125kW and 405Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 196Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Ford Ranger has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Ford Ranger is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Ranger measures 5,225mm long on a 3,270mm wheelbase, 730mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Ranger generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Ford Ranger leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Ford Ranger and $2,195/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Ford Ranger.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Ford Ranger) vs $2,195 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Ford Ranger saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Ranger) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek). Both match on warranty length.