
The Crosstrek competes with a wide range of small crossover utility vehicles.
The Honda HR-V is practical and spacious, but best suited for around town.
The Kia Seltos cuts a stylish shape with a good value but has a balky transmission, which could also be said about the Hyundai Kona.
Fun to drive and right-sized for 2021, the Mazda CX-30 doesn’t pretend to have off-road-ready hardware.
The Jeep Renegade veers in the opposite direction; it’s hugely capable, but also expensive.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability. |
The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag. |
The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain. |
The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit. |
The 2021 Kia Seltos combines the practicality of the hatchback Soul in a larger package with the automaker’s low price and superlative warranty. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
MSRP From | |||||
$22,245 | $21,220 | $20,500 | $22,850 | $21,990 | $22,050 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 4WD | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
Manual | LX 2WD CVT | SE Automatic FWD | Jeepster FWD *Ltd Avail* | LX IVT AWD | 2.5 S FWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Honda HR-V | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Hyundai Kona | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Kia Seltos | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 |