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Subaru Crosstrek MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 36 MPG combined in 2026, the hybrid Crosstrek Hybrid AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 28 MPG (2013).

Subaru Crosstrek: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2013–20262025303540MPG2026201320202026lowest peak 28Subaru Crosstrek: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year2025303540MPG2013201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
416.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Crosstrek Hybrid AWD. Put it next to its 2013 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Subaru Crosstrek has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 2013–2026, every one of them among small SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small SUVs in 2014, and it placed in its class top five in six model years. In 2014 the Lexus RX and the Mazda CX-5 came next among 49 small SUVs. The first hybrid version of the Crosstrek arrived in 2014, when 8 of 82 SUVs offered one.

Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed third of 50 among small SUVs rated at least three years in that span. Between 2023 and 2024 its best rating fell 6 MPG, one of the five largest one-year drops among 122 SUVs rated for eight or more years.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Crosstrek placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 37 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Crosstrek 36median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Crosstrek 36median 27

The Crosstrek, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among small SUVs.

2014–18third of 50
2019–23seventh of 70
2024–2615th of 64

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2026

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 29 → 36 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2013–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2014–2016 and 2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2019–2021 and 2023.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Crosstrek Hybrid AWD hybrid3636 / 36263
2024–2025Crosstrek AWD2927 / 34273
2023Crosstrek Hybrid AWD plug-in hybrid3536 / 35254
2022Crosstrek AWD3028 / 34253
2021Crosstrek Hybrid AWD plug-in hybrid3536 / 35254
2019–2020Crosstrek Hybrid AWD plug-in hybrid3536 / 35253
2018Crosstrek AWD2927 / 33252
2017Crosstrek AWD2926 / 33262
2015–2016XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD hybrid3129 / 33263
2014XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD hybrid3029 / 32253
2013XV Crosstrek AWD2825 / 32252

Version names in the EPA list: Crosstrek AWD, Crosstrek Hybrid AWD, Crosstrek Wilderness AWD, XV Crosstrek AWD, XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGLexus RX36 MPGSubaru Forester35 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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