Subaru Crosstrek vs Mahindra XUV700

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra XUV700 opens at $37,490. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $40,139 and $41,239 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Subaru Crosstrek by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra XUV700 gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mahindra XUV700. The Mahindra XUV700 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Crosstrek gets cloth upholstery while the Mahindra XUV700 offers synthetic leather.

The Subaru Crosstrek uses a Petrol producing 115kW and 196Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 responds with a Petrol making 149kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Mahindra XUV700 has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mahindra XUV700 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Crosstrek measures 4,495mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 200mm shorter than the Mahindra XUV700 at 4,695mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra XUV700 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 291L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 450L in the Mahindra XUV700, giving the Mahindra XUV700 a 159L advantage.

For towing, the Mahindra XUV700 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,400kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Subaru Crosstrek and $2,366/year for the Mahindra XUV700. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Crosstrek.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $2,366 (Mahindra XUV700). The Subaru Crosstrek saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Crosstrek) vs 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra XUV700). The Mahindra XUV700 has longer coverage.