2024 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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2024 Volvo
XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 - 54.9 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 152 - 182 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 176.4 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 70.9 - 71.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Subaru Crosstrek than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. 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 XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

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 XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Crosstrek is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, 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 XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Subaru Crosstrek has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid 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 XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Subaru Crosstrek does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Subaru Crosstrek has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Subaru Crosstrek has less cargo space than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.