2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Subaru Crosstrek, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Crosstrek as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, 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). Clearly, the Subaru Crosstrek is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Subaru Crosstrek, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Subaru Crosstrek has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Subaru Crosstrek for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Subaru Crosstrek has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
The Subaru Crosstrek has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Subaru Crosstrek seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Subaru Crosstrek has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.