2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 26 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 70.1 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 247 - 394 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 5,291 - 5,511 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.9 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 80.3 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Crosstrek, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as you will with the Subaru Crosstrek, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Crosstrek.

Handling
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly the choice over the Subaru Crosstrek for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar greatly out-muscles the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Subaru Crosstrek. With the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Crosstrek.