2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Toyota Venza 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 Venza

2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 176.4 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Venza than in the Subaru Crosstrek, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza.

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 Venza, 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 Venza, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Toyota Venza, 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 Venza.

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

Performance
The Subaru Crosstrek has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Venza.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Subaru Crosstrek transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Venza.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Crosstrek and the Toyota Venza. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Subaru Crosstrek as you will in the Toyota Venza.