The Crosstrek’s competitive set includes some of the smallest and most carlike crossover vehicles on the market.
Among those, the MINI Cooper Countryman has probably emerged as the most carlike; it has an unmatched interior design that some might find gimmicky and others might fall for; otherwise, the MINI's ride is harsh.
The Jeep Compass is another alternative, and about the same size, although the Compass has a noisier interior and its materials still feel lower-budget.
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport also feels subpar inside in many respects, although it handles quite well.
The Range Rover Evoque costs quite a bit more, but it offers the same kind of trail ability and good on-road handling as the Crosstrek, but with more power and better straight-line performance overall.
Finally, it's also worth considering the larger Subaru Forester, which is more of a traditional utility vehicle and at the base level not that much more expensive than the XV Crosstrek.
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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 2013 Jeep Compass is affordable and makes good practical sense—but its disappointing interior appointments and lack of refinement limit its appeal. |
The 2013 Range Rover Evoque nails the coupe-crossover concept, and puts the off-roading on mute with a sexy shape and a casual elegance. |
The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is space-efficient, comfortable, and very maneuverable, but its noisy interior and lack of refinement are limiting factors. |
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. |
The biggest MINI, the Countryman adds crossover flexibility to the lineup without diluting the fun-to-drive factor too much. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $21,995 | $19,495 | $41,145 | $19,170 | $21,295 | $22,000 |
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| 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | Sport Utility 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | Compact |
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| 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium | FWD 4-Door Sport | 5-Door HB Dynamic Premium | 2WD 4-Door Manual ES | 4-Door Manual 2.5X | FWD 4-Door |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Hatchback | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| 2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2013 Jeep Compass | 2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2013 MINI Countryman | |
