Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota C-HR

The Subaru Crosstrek starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $46,940. That makes the Subaru Crosstrek the more affordable entry point by $10,450.

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 $51,634 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $3,560 in fuel alone.

Both the Subaru Crosstrek and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Subaru Crosstrek and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota C-HR packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Subaru Crosstrek.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Subaru Crosstrek and 7 in the Toyota C-HR.

The Subaru Crosstrek features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Crosstrek stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Subaru Crosstrek has the clear power advantage at 115kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota C-HR is 2.7s 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, 135mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Crosstrek generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 559L in the Subaru Crosstrek and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Subaru Crosstrek a 171L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Crosstrek leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 475kg 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 $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $712 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Subaru Crosstrek) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $712 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 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR). Both match on warranty length.