Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Crosstrek

The Hyundai Tucson starts from $38,900 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Crosstrek opens at $36,490. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $2,410.

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 $42,790 and $40,139 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Crosstrek by roughly $1,285 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Tucson and Subaru Crosstrek hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Hyundai Tucson and 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Crosstrek packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

The Hyundai Tucson features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Crosstrek gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Tucson stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Tucson uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 192Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 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.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Tucson is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Tucson measures 4,640mm long on a 2,755mm wheelbase, 145mm longer than the Subaru Crosstrek at 4,495mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Tucson generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 539L in the Hyundai Tucson and 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 20L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Hyundai Tucson and $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a $257 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Crosstrek.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Hyundai Tucson) vs $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek). The Subaru Crosstrek saves you roughly $257 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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