2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2013 Subaru Forester

2013 Subaru Crosstrek

2013 Subaru Forester

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5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited	25	33	$23,178	$24,495
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium	25	33	$21,793	$22,995
XV Crosstrek 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium	23	30	$20,876	$21,995

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4-Door Automatic 2.5X

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X	21	27	$21,256	$22,495
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited	21	27	$25,306	$26,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Limited PZEV	21	27	$25,306	$26,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$21,256	$22,495
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium	21	27	$23,362	$24,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$23,362	$24,795
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring	21	27	$26,586	$28,395
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5X Touring PZEV	21	27	$26,586	$28,395
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Premium	19	24	$25,591	$27,295
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5XT Touring	19	24	$28,084	$29,995
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X	21	27	$20,166	$21,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X PZEV	21	27	$20,166	$21,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium	21	27	$22,870	$24,295
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5X Premium PZEV	21	27	$22,870	$24,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,178

$21,256

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,495

$22,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$408 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek aims to provide the kind of trail ability and space for gear that weekend adventurer types need; but it also looks like a great value for Snow Belt commuters and small families -- and an alternative to bulkier crossover utilities.

The rugged 2013 Subaru Forester handles well and copes confidently with any weather and road surface--and the XT turbo models are sporty--but its economy-car interior and sluggish automatic remain drawbacks.

TCC Likes

All-wheel-drive surefootedness and trail ability
Excellent ride
Maneuverability and compactness

Simple, utilitarian design
Superb handling for a crossover
Confidence even in bad conditions

TCC Dislikes

Unremarkable interior trims
Leisurely acceleration
Nosedive on quick braking

Automatic is signficantly slower
Unsophisticated cabin materials
Fuel economy below average

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.200

55.600

Front Leg Room (in)

43.500

43.100

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

52.200

52.900

Second Leg Room (in)

35.400

38.000

Front Head Room (in)

39.800

41.600

Second Hip Room (in)

53.100

52.700

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.600

56.100

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.5

107.600

Second Head Room (in)

37.700

40.400

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

27.800

27.400

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.000

60.200

Wheelbase (in)

103.700

103.000

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

29.100

34.600

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.100

Track Width, Front (in)

60.000

60.200

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.700

Length, Overall (in)

175.200

179.500

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

37.000

43.600

Height, Overall (in)

63.600

65.900

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.000

37.500

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.300

33.500

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

40.600

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.500

33.900

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.200

61.800

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

51.900

68.300

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.100

42.200

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.800 x - TBD -

11.300 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.600 x - TBD -

11.700 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.900

16.900

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.200

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.500

16.500

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.800

34.400

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55R17

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/55R17

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

T145/90D16

T155/70D17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2400

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

3300

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

145 @ 4200

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/122

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6200

170 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.667

2.272

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.262

1.545

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.700

4.444

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.208

0.694

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.618

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.581

2.785

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.658

1.000

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.885

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Subaru XV Crosstrek

Subaru Forester

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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