2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2025 Volvo XC60 Review

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC60

2025 Volvo
XC60

MSRP*: $47,050 to $58,100
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 63.3 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.4 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Crosstrek as you will with the Volvo XC60, 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 Volvo XC60, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Volvo XC60, 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 Volvo XC60.

Handling
The Subaru Crosstrek has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC60, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60.

Powertrain
The Subaru Crosstrek has much lower torque than the Volvo XC60, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Crosstrek and the Volvo XC60. The Subaru Crosstrek has less cargo space than the Volvo XC60, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.